Small Business Development Center of South Carolina

 

Winthrop Regional SBDC

Winthrop Regional Office in Rock Hill:

SBDC Services:

Where do I find . . . . . ? Local business information how-to’s

Links you May Find Helpful

Ayuda gratis para Iniciar una Empresa  -- Indice español

SBDC Mission Statement & SBA Statement

Who we Serve and Where To Find Us

City of Rock Hill’s “Open for Business Program” information

Small Business Success Stories

Information Articles and Links for Your Business and Business Web Sites:

Frequently Asked Questions:

SBA -- Raising Funds for Your Small Business

Downloadable e-Book: The Art and Science of Obtaining Venture or Angel Investor Capital

The SBA in South CarolinaLoan

Loan Estimator Calculator

 

Other Area Offices in our Region:

Florence Area Office:

  • Workshops Calendar
  • Local Resources

Coastal Area Office:

  • Workshops Calendar
  • Local Resources

 

Counting since 8/18/2009

Member of the Association   of Small Business Development Centers

Association of Small Business Development Centers
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC -- home of the Winthrop Regional Small Business Development Center

118 Thurmond Building, Rock Hill, SC 29733      •      803/323-2283      •      803/323-4281 (Fax)

 

 It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.

                ~ Mahatma Gandhi

 

Find what you need:

Where do I get a business license?

If your business will be located in unincorporated areas of York County, SC, you will not need a business license; but you will need to have a site plan approval/zoning approval from the York County Planning and Development Services Department.  To go to the Planning Department:

 From Charlotte, take I-77 South to Exit 82B to Cherry Road (Hwy 21), travel approximately 5 miles, turn right onto Heckle Boulevard (Hwy 901), the York County Government Complex is approximately 1/4 mile on the right. Take the first turn to the left and our offices will be on the right, in buildings 105, 106, and 107.

From Columbia, take I-77 North to Exit 73 (Hwy 901); go left off the ramp and follow 901 to the light cross over Highway 72 and turn left at the next light onto Heckle Blvd. (Hwy 901) and go approximately 3 miles, the York County Complex is on the right. Take the first turn to the left and our offices will be on the right, in buildings 105, 106, and 107.

If your business will operate within City Limits:

If your business is within the City limits of Rock Hill, SC ......... visit the City of Rock Hill’s “Open for Business” web page, or call (803) 329-7042

If your business is within the town limits of Fort Mill, SC  ....... click here or call (803) 547-2034

Business License information for businesses in cities outside York County:

If your business is within the city limits of Lancaster, SC  ....... click here or call (803) 283-4253

If your business is within the city limits of Chester, SC  .......... click here or call (803) 581-2123

If your business is located within the city limits of Union, SC ...... call  (864) 429-1720 ext. 242

If your business is located in Cherokee County, SC .......  click here or call (864) 487-2560

Registering a Business Name in South Carolina

All business types except Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships, must register with the SC Secretary of State’s office

Sole Proprietors and Partnerships operating as a DBA (doing business as), under a fictious or assumed name in the state of South Carolina, are not required to register that name with a government agency.

Business Taxes in South Carolina

What are the tax requirements for a small business in South Carolina? . . . . click here or to have a Business Tax Application Form mailed to you, call (803) 898-5599, or to ask questions regarding your obligation to collect sales taxes for the SC Department of Revenue, call (803) 324-7641 and press “0”

Watch here for similar links for the Conway and Florence areas soon!

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Winthrop Regional SBDC is located in the Thurmond Building on the campus of Winthrop University

The Winthrop Regional SBDC and its outlying area offices are operated with assistance from

Small Business Administration

  A partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration