Business license rules in Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach business policy requires a town business license for anyone who performs paid work within town limits. [Surfside Beach business licensing] (opens in a new tab)
The town treats a home office and every real estate rental as a business. [Surfside Beach business licensing] (opens in a new tab)
Last verified August 13, 2026 · Source: Town of Surfside Beach business licensing (opens in a new tab)
Who needs a Surfside Beach business license
Every person who performs paid work within town limits must pay the annual license fee and hold a town business license. [Surfside Beach business licensing] (opens in a new tab)
The town treats a home office as a business. [Surfside Beach business licensing] (opens in a new tab)
The town also treats every real estate rental as a business. [Surfside Beach business licensing] (opens in a new tab)
Town of Surfside Beach business licensing (opens in a new tab)
Business license year and renewal deadline
The standard business license year runs from May 1 through April 30. [S.C. Code 6-1-400] (opens in a new tab)
A standard business license expires on April 30. [S.C. Code 6-1-400] (opens in a new tab)
Renewals are due no later than April 30. [Surfside Beach business licensing] (opens in a new tab)
The town states that license processing takes 7 to 10 business days. [Surfside Beach business licensing] (opens in a new tab)
Town of Surfside Beach business licensing (opens in a new tab) · South Carolina Code, Section 6-1-400 (opens in a new tab)
How Surfside Beach bases the license fee
The town bases the license fee on gross receipts reported for federal tax purposes. [Surfside Beach business license FAQ] (opens in a new tab)
Each place of business requires a separate license. [Surfside Beach business license FAQ] (opens in a new tab)
Each business classification also requires a separate license. [Surfside Beach business license FAQ] (opens in a new tab)
Town of Surfside Beach business license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Business license rules for contractors
A contractor with a South Carolina license or specialty card must file a copy with the town. [Surfside Beach business license FAQ] (opens in a new tab)
A license issued for a construction contract expires when the contract is complete. [S.C. Code 6-1-400] (opens in a new tab)
Work without a town business license can carry a fine of up to $500. [Surfside Beach business license FAQ] (opens in a new tab)
Town of Surfside Beach business license FAQ (opens in a new tab) · South Carolina Code, Section 6-1-400 (opens in a new tab)
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