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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.
2022 Business License Renewal ChangesThe Town has updated its Business License Ordinance, to streamline the process and become consistent with jurisdictions across the state. The changes, as mandated by the Business License Tax Standardization Act (2020 Act 176), 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.