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SERVICE FEE NOTICE
Effective February 1, 2022, there will be a 2.9% (plus $0.30) service fee on all debit and credit card transactions. The processing fee is assessed by a third party and is not collected by the Town of Meggett. CONTACT US
Ali Ravenel Business License Official aravenel@townofmeggettsc.org Town of Meggett 4776 Highway 165 Meggett, SC 29449 (843) 889-3622 |
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Business License DivisionThe Business License Division administers the Business License Ordinance. Every person or entity engaged or intending to engage in business is required to obtain a license based on business activity and gross receipts. Business license fees are due prior to commencing operations, and annually on April 30th beginning with the 2022/2023 Business License year.
Construction-Related ContractorsConstruction Contractors are not eligible for Annual Business Licenses with the Town of Meggett.
Please click here to apply for a Construction Contractor Business License.
NOTE: Processing times, including invoicing for license fees, may take up to one business day; we appreciate your patience. Business Licenses ExplainedChapter 8, Businesses & Business Regulations, of the Town of Meggett Municipal Code, as authorized by SC Code Sec. 5-7-30, provides for the assessment of a business license tax against the gross income of business operations. This tax is an excise tax. The Town of Meggett assesses the tax based on the business classification according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Taxes are applied to all businesses operating in the Town, including those businesses whose operations are based outside the Town limits.
Additional RequirementsAdditional requirements include:
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Federal & State Regulations
Federal Regulations
There are several federal and state requirements to meet if you plan to hire employees. You file a form SS-4 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the IRS will assign an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to your business. You will then be liable for federal withholding taxes and FICA. The toll-free number to order the SS-4 is (800) 829-FORM (3676).
There are several federal and state requirements to meet if you plan to hire employees. You file a form SS-4 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the IRS will assign an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to your business. You will then be liable for federal withholding taxes and FICA. The toll-free number to order the SS-4 is (800) 829-FORM (3676).
State Regulations
Retail Licenses are required by some businesses and are issued by the South Carolina Department of Revenue. There is a branch office in Charleston and they may be contacted at (844) 898-8542 for information on these and other State required licenses and permits.
Restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses that handle food must be approved by the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC) prior to operation. If any alcohol is served, an Alcohol Beverage License (ABL) is required by law. Many other professions and contractors must also be licensed by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR).
To work in the Town of Meggett, contractors must obtain a State Contractor's or Home Builder's license prior to approval for a Town Business License. You may contact the State Contractors Board at (803) 896-4834 for Residential Contractors, or (803) 896-4686 for Commercial Contractors, for more information.
Retail Licenses are required by some businesses and are issued by the South Carolina Department of Revenue. There is a branch office in Charleston and they may be contacted at (844) 898-8542 for information on these and other State required licenses and permits.
Restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses that handle food must be approved by the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC) prior to operation. If any alcohol is served, an Alcohol Beverage License (ABL) is required by law. Many other professions and contractors must also be licensed by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR).
To work in the Town of Meggett, contractors must obtain a State Contractor's or Home Builder's license prior to approval for a Town Business License. You may contact the State Contractors Board at (803) 896-4834 for Residential Contractors, or (803) 896-4686 for Commercial Contractors, for more information.