Nonprofit · South Carolina · 2026
What a nonprofit really costs in South Carolina
Every state fee and deadline for a nonprofit in South Carolina, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$25
Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit Corporation)
First year with the state
~$25
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$25
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $274 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
South Carolina has no recurring state report or fee for a nonprofit. Federal filings still apply.
Questions
How much does it cost to form a nonprofit in South Carolina?
South Carolina charges $25 to file the Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit Corporation).
What does a nonprofit cost every year in South Carolina?
South Carolina has no recurring state report or fee for a nonprofit.
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Plan my company freeSource: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t33c044.php · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.