All in person submissions and requests for Dorchester County business licenses and license renewals MUST be done in our Summerville office

Email: DCBusinessLIcense@DorchesterCountySC.gov.

Please submit your completed and signed renewal form with one of the following required federal tax records (for the prior calendar or fiscal year, reflecting gross receipts):

  • Schedule C (Profit or Loss From Business)
  • Form 1120 Page 1
  • Form 1120S Page 1
  • Form 1065 Page 1
  • Schedule E (Rental Income) Page 1 

A deduction is allowed for revenue associated with a jurisdiction or county for which a business license fee was paid accompanied by supporting documentation.

Manufacturers whose business resides in Dorchester County should also supply a copy of their State Income Tax return Schedule H-1 Computation of Sales Ratio.

Business License Renewals are good for one year, May 1st - April 30th.

Please contact the Business License office via email: DCBusinessLIcense@DorchesterCountySC.gov.

if another renewal form is required.

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