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Forms/Applications:
Business License
Application
Accommodation Fees
Hospitality Fees
Who needs a Business License?
Any business that is located within the Town of Port Royal
(resident), or out-of-Town business (non-resident) who
performs work within the Town limits, is required by the
Town Ordinance Section 12-26 to purchase a Business License.
Annual Licenses are valid from January 1st thru December
31st of each year. Renewals are due by March 15th of each
year to avoid penalties and non-compliance.
Violation of the Business License Ordinance carries a
maximum fine of $1087.50 or 30 days in jail. |
How do I obtain a Business License?
When opening a business within the Town of Port Royal, there
are several approvals and forms that are required. An owner
of authorized representative will be required to fill out
the necessary forms and have these forms approved by the
appropriate town departments.
All applications for a New Resident Business License must be
approved by the Building Inspection/Fire Department. This
approval is signed after completion of an inspection of your
office location. Contact the Building Inspection Department
at 986-2236 to schedule your inspection.
All applications for a New Resident Home Based Business
License where the business is being conducted from the
residence must be approved for a Home Occupation by the
Building Inspection Department at 986-2236.
Any change in Ownership or Physical Address requires an
updated application to be submitted to the Business License
Office. Physical address changes require inspections by the
Building Inspection Department/Fire Department prior to
relocation. All buildings must meet building code and fire
safety requirements. Permits are required for any
renovations or changes. After the inspection has been
passed, and your County Affidavit for business taxes been
updated, return the forms to the Business License Department
for final acceptance. |
What Codes/Ordinances will I be required
to meet?
All businesses are required to meet:
Building Codes
Fire and Safety Codes
Unified Development Ordinance
What Information will I be required to submit?
All new resident business license applicants will be
required to submit the following:
Completed Business License application
Safety and Fire Inspection Report
Home Occupation Approval
DHEC Inspection report (if applicable)
SC State License or Registration (if applicable)
Completed and signed County Affidavit for Business Personal
Property Tax
All applications for NON RESIDENTS Business License are
required to present a copy of any SC State License or
Registration for their profession or trade along with a
completed Business License Application.
Remember to verify the Town Business License Department of
any and all businesses that perform work at your location.
This includes, but is not limited to, service, repair,
cleaning, maintenance or renovation work and also placement
of vending or amusement devices. Any person or business
conducting business within the Town, whose revenue is not
reported through your business as an employee, is required
to obtain his or her own Business License. |
Are there any other special requirements
for a Business License?
All businesses or trades must have copies of any required SC
Licenses, Registrations, and/or inspections for your type of
business.
All Restaurants and prepared food related businesses
requires Health Department approval.
Retail sales businesses are required to obtain a SC Sales
Tax ID Number.
If alcohol, beer, or wine is to be served, State Law
requires a DOR Permit, a copy of which must be presented
with the Business License Application.
Vending and Amusement Machine Distributors are required to
provide a list of Machines and their Locations. A Business
License is required, as well, as a machine Permit for all
Amusement machines prior to placement. |
Will I be subject to any other Town Fees
or Taxes?
Hospitality Fee- There is a 2% Local Fee imposed by the
Business on each customer for the purchase of prepared foods
or beverages. This 2% Hospitality Fee is then reported and
paid monthly to the Business License Department.
Accommodations Fee- There is a 3% Local Fee imposed by the
Business on each customer nightly accommodations provided by
Hotels, Motels, Inns, Beds & Breakfast, etc. This 3%
Accommodations Fee is then reported and paid monthly to the
Business License Department.
Other fees may apply depending on the nature of your
business. Please contact the Business License Department
with any questions. |
How can I contact other Agencies?
Department of Revenue
Department of Labor, Licensing, and
Regulation
SC Tax Commission
DHEC
City of Beaufort Business License
Beaufort County Business License
Beaufort County Auditor's Office |
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