Registered agent price index · South Carolina
3 Best Registered Agents in South Carolina (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Rows follow our value index, led by three-year cost
Quick tally
South Carolina lines, indexed
1. Mainstay Filing: best for companies in several states
Index leaderMainstay Filing holds the first line: the same $149 yearly price in all fifty states.
South Carolina Registered Agent.co saves $150 across three years and leaves more filings with you.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- Price $149, renewal $149
- Valid in any state
Debits
- Priced $50 higher annually
- Covers the agent role and nothing else
2. South Carolina Registered Agent.co: best for the smallest three-year sum
Single-state planSouth Carolina Registered Agent.co fills line 2: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
Debits
- A one-state service
3. SC Registered Agent.org: best for a nearby alternative
Single-state planSC Registered Agent.org fills line 3: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
Its figures are identical to South Carolina Registered Agent.co's.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
Debits
- A one-state service
Running subtotals
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | South Carolina Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit South Carolina Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | SC Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit SC Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Work it out
State fees, with citations
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $110 | scstatehouse.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Paid to the state by year 3 | $110 | Computed from the lines above |
Index notes
Coverage per dollar settled line one. That column is 32% of the index; three-year cost index, renewal step, crossover year and price transparency make up the rest.
A single agent for any state beat the one-state line.
Official South Carolina registered agent requirements (South Carolina Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A South Carolina resident, a South Carolina corporation, another LLC, or a corporation or company from another state authorized to do business in South Carolina. Rule: S.C. Code § 33-44-108.
The address has to be a street address in South Carolina for the agent, stated in the articles. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
As published: scstatehouse.gov (read October 2026) per the state
Going without a service
Without a service the agent line is zero, provided you meet the rules, and the state bills the same either way. Services run $99 to $149 a year.
Questions about South Carolina prices
How much does a South Carolina registered agent charge each year?
Expect $99 to $149 a year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Three years of service costs $297 to $447.
Does South Carolina require a registered agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own registered agent?
You can, if you satisfy the address and eligibility rules.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
No report fee.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
Not within ten years; no line overtakes another.
Which registered agent indexes best in South Carolina?
Line one is Mainstay Filing, line two South Carolina Registered Agent.co, line three SC Registered Agent.org.
Source lines
- S.C is backed by scstatehouse.gov, read August 2026.
- Price input, Mainstay Filing South Carolina service page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, South Carolina Registered Agent.co pricing page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, SC Registered Agent.org pricing page, taken November 13, 2026