Folly Beach business license fees
Per localblrenewal.com, Folly Beach's class 1 tax on $50,000 (est.) is $131.00, class 1 base fee is $35.00 (first $2,000) and class 1 rate over the base is $2.00 per $1,000 (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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Folly Beach publishes its 2026–2027 business license rates on the state renewal portal. Estimate your fee in Folly Beach with your rate class and gross receipts.
License year
2026–2027 (May 1–Apr 30)
"Renewal is currently available for the 2026-2027 license year"
SC license years run May 1 to April 30.
Class 1 base fee
$35.00 (first $2,000)
"Class 1 Amount Per Up To $35.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00"
Flat amount on the first $2,000 of gross receipts. Uses the standard SC rate classes 1–8 (MASC model, Act 176).
Class 1 rate over the base
$2.00 per $1,000
"$35.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2.00 $1,000.00"
Over $2,000 up to $1,000,000; $1.80 per $1,000 next.
Class 1 tax on $50,000 (est.)
$131.00
"Class 1 Amount Per Up To $35.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00"
Our calculation from the posted Class 1 tiers for $50,000 of gross receipts, business inside the limits. Estimate only; verify with the jurisdiction.
Minimum fee
Not published
Renewal due
Apr 30, 2026
"must be submitted and paid by 4/30/2026"
Late penalty
5% starting 5/1/2026, rising to 50% by 2/1/2027
"5/1/2026 5.00%"
Online renewal
Yes, via LocalBLRenewal.com
"Renewal is currently available for the 2026-2027 license year"
Outside-limits rate
2× the tax
"Calculated tax is multiplied by 2."
Applies when the business is physically located outside the limits.
Official site: cityoffollybeach.com
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Other jurisdictions in Charleston County, SC
| Jurisdiction | County | Class 1 tax on $50,000 (est.) | Class 1 base fee | Class 1 rate over the base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville | Charleston County, SC | $64.40 ↗ | $14.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.05 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Ravenel | Charleston County, SC | $80.40 ↗ | $30.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.05 per $1,000 ↗ |
| McClellanville | Charleston County, SC | $85.20 ↗ | $30.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.15 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Meggett | Charleston County, SC | $87.80 ↗ | $35.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.10 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Awendaw | Charleston County, SC | $92.60 ↗ | $35.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.20 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Charleston County (unincorporated) | Charleston County, SC | $95.00 ↗ | $35.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.25 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Hollywood | Charleston County, SC | $98.00 ↗ | $50.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.00 per $1,000 ↗ |
| James Island | Charleston County, SC | $99.80 ↗ | $35.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.35 per $1,000 ↗ |
| North Charleston | Charleston County, SC | $104.60 ↗ | $35.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.45 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Seabrook Island | Charleston County, SC | $104.60 ↗ | $35.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.45 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Charleston | Charleston County, SC | $106.40 ↗ | $32.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.55 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Mount Pleasant | Charleston County, SC | $113.92 ↗ | $40.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $1.54 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Kiawah Island | Charleston County, SC | $148.40 ↗ | $50.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $2.05 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Isle of Palms | Charleston County, SC | $190.40 ↗ | $80.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $2.30 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Lincolnville | Charleston County, SC | $194.00 ↗ | $50.00 (first $2,000) ↗ | $3.00 per $1,000 ↗ |
| Sullivan's Island | Charleston County, SC | not published | not published | not published |
Frequently asked questions
What is Folly Beach's class 1 tax on $50,000 (est.)?
$131.00, per localblrenewal.com (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is Folly Beach's class 1 base fee?
$35.00 (first $2,000), per localblrenewal.com (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is Folly Beach's class 1 rate over the base?
$2.00 per $1,000, per localblrenewal.com (checked Oct 30, 2026).
When is the Folly Beach business license due?
Renewals for the 2026–2027 license year were due Apr 30, 2026. Late penalty: 5% starting 5/1/2026, rising to 50% by 2/1/2027.
Can I renew my Folly Beach business license online?
Yes. It takes renewals through the SC Local Business License Renewal Center (localblrenewal.com). New licenses still go through the town or county directly.
What if my business is based outside Folly Beach?
If you work inside its limits but are physically located outside them, the posted rate is 2× the tax (Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.).
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