Business Licenses in Folly Beach
New licenses must be applied for in-person at City Hall or via email by bringing in a completed Business License Application. If being completed via email please send the completed application to: licenses@follybeach.gov
All businesses operating within the City of Folly Beach must obtain a business license. Questions about licensing forms, rates, and other requirements can be directed to the licensing department at licenses@follybeach.gov or by calling (843)588-7017.
In order to obtain a business license, you must also provide your South Carolina Retail License. Information on SC licensing requirements can be found here or by calling the SC Department of Revenue at 803-896-1350.
Once you have obtained a Folly Beach Business License, it must be displayed in your place of business. If you are a contractor with vehicles working on the island, each vehicle must have a business license sticker visible.
2023 Business License Renewal Information: Click Here
2023 Sample Renewal Packet for Property Managers: Click Here
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: MARCH 09, 2023 – BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL PORTAL OPENS – MUST REPORT GROSS REVENUE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022 (1/1-12/31) OR FOR THE COMPANY’S PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR IF DIFFERENT DATES APPLY.
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR COURTESY RENEWAL FORM BY MAIL FROM CHARLESTON COUNTY THE CITY WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT AND EMAIL THE FORM UPON REQUEST AFTER MARCH 09, 2023
APRIL 30, 2023 – DEADLINE FOR ALL BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS
MAY 30, 2023 – DEADLINE FOR THE NEW RENTAL REGISTRATION PERMIT – FEE CHARGED (MUST REPORT GROSS REVENUE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022 (1/1-12/31) OR FOR THE COMPANY’S PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR IF DIFFERENT DATES APPLY.)
Business License Official
New licenses must be applied for in-person at City Hall or via email by bringing in a completed Business License Application. If being completed via email please send the completed application to: licenses@follybeach.gov
All businesses operating within the City of Folly Beach must obtain a business license. Questions about licensing forms, rates, and other requirements can be directed to the licensing department at licenses@follybeach.gov or by calling (843)588-7017.
In order to obtain a business license, you must also provide your South Carolina Retail License. Information on SC licensing requirements can be found here or by calling the SC Department of Revenue at 803-896-1350.
Once you have obtained a Folly Beach Business License, it must be displayed in your place of business. If you are a contractor with vehicles working on the island, each vehicle must have a business license sticker visible.
2023 Business License Renewal Information: Click Here
2023 Sample Renewal Packet for Property Managers: Click Here
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: MARCH 09, 2023 – BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL PORTAL OPENS – MUST REPORT GROSS REVENUE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022 (1/1-12/31) OR FOR THE COMPANY’S PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR IF DIFFERENT DATES APPLY.
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR COURTESY RENEWAL FORM BY MAIL FROM CHARLESTON COUNTY THE CITY WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT AND EMAIL THE FORM UPON REQUEST AFTER MARCH 09, 2023
APRIL 30, 2023 – DEADLINE FOR ALL BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS
MAY 30, 2023 – DEADLINE FOR THE NEW RENTAL REGISTRATION PERMIT – FEE CHARGED (MUST REPORT GROSS REVENUE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022 (1/1-12/31) OR FOR THE COMPANY’S PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR IF DIFFERENT DATES APPLY.)
All vendors must have a business license to conduct business on Folly beach. This includes festivals, weddings, and special events.
Questions about a business license?

For all business license related questions please email Stacee Ritchie at sritchie@follybeach.gov or call 843-588-7017
License Renewals
You can also renew your license in person at City Hall or email licenses@follybeach.gov