Business Licenses

Marion SC Business Licenses

How To Apply

The City of Marion requires every person engaged or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation or profession in whole or in part within the limits of the city to pay an annual license fee and to obtain a business license as provided in the city ordinance.

To obtain a Business License or inquire about fees, visit the City Clerk’s Office at 107 S. Main St., or call (843) 423-5961 or e-mail City Clerk at lshannon@marionsc.gov.

You will need to provide:

  • The business name
  • The business location
  • A brief description of the business
  • The owner’s name and Federal ID # or Social Security number under which to obtain a license

All contractors must provide a copy of their state contractor’s license.

The Business License fee is based on the type of business, location, and the projected gross income of the business for the balance of the calendar year. All business licenses expire on April 30 of each year.

Business Changes & Closures

A name change must be reported to the Business License Department within ten (10) days.

A change of address must be reported to the Business License Department within ten (10) days of the business relocating to a new location. The license will be valid at the new address upon compliance with Zoning, Building Codes and approval of other departments as determined by the licensing department.

A business license shall not be transferable. Any transfer of ownership shall be considered a termination of the old business and the establishment of a new business, which will require a new business license, based on the income of the old business.

Please notify the Business License Department immediately if this occurs.

Business License Renewals

All Business Licenses expire on April 30. As a courtesy, the Business License Department mails renewal forms in March. Second notices are mailed in May or early June.

Beginning June 1, a late penalty of five percent (5 %) of the unpaid fee is due until paid. The penalty increases five percent (5%) each month thereafter until paid.

If you do not intend to conduct business in the city limits, please indicate this on your renewal form and return it to the Business License office.

If you do not receive your renewal form, please contact the Business License Department.

For any questions concerning business licenses, please contact:

Lakesha Shannon

City Clerk/Business License Official
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