South Carolina Business Entity Search
South Carolina’s business register is kept by the South Carolina Secretary of State. Here is its official search and how to use it.
We don’t search South Carolina’s registry yet
To find a South Carolina LLC or corporation, use the official search — it’s the authoritative record.
Open the official South Carolina searchSouth Carolina Secretary of State · businessfilings.sc.gov
How to search it
- Open the official search and choose a search by business or entity name.
- Type a distinctive part of the name; leave out “LLC” or “Inc.” if nothing comes up.
- Open the matching record to see its status, filing history and registered agent, as far as the state publishes them.
You can still check companies on USACIP
USACIP searches companies registered with the SEC, nonprofits in IRS data, federal records, and the state registries we already cover.
The official South Carolina record
- Registry
- South Carolina Secretary of State
- Official search
- businessfilings.sc.gov
State business searches generally show a company’s legal name, entity type, status, formation date and registered agent; some also list officers or managers. Exactly what South Carolina publishes is on its official record.
Choosing a name for a new South Carolina LLC?
See which similar names are already registered before you file.
Business name search →FAQ
How do I look up a business in South Carolina?
Use the official business search of the South Carolina Secretary of State: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Entity/Search.
Does USACIP search South Carolina companies?
Not South Carolina’s registry yet. USACIP can still find companies through SEC filings, IRS nonprofit data and federal records. For South Carolina filings, use the official South Carolina Secretary of State search.
How do I check if a business name is available in South Carolina?
Search the name on the official South Carolina Secretary of State site first: a name already on file there is a sign it may be taken. The state makes the final decision when you file or reserve the name.
State facts on this page were checked on the official sources linked above on October 7, 2026. USACIP is not affiliated with the South Carolina Secretary of State.
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