Business Licences and Permits


How to obtain a business license.

Need help starting your business? Contact South Carolina Business One-Stop at www.scbos.com.  They can help you register with Secretary of State (803)734-2156 and State Treasury Office for your retail license.  They have a whole list of needed information.

City of Fountain Inn

Step One:    Inspection of your building is first needed.
                            Public Works (864)409-3334 cost of $25.00
                            Fire Department (864)862-0010 no cost
                            DEHEC (864)282-4159 for restaurants

Step Two:    Business License
                            Public Works (864)409-3334
                                        Business Name
                                        Location
                                        Owners/Partners Names & Addresses
                                        Telephone Number to Business
                                        Retail License Number
                                        Type of Business
                                        Certificate of Occupancy (inspection)

Other Information

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs
(803)734-4200 or 1-800-922-1594
Website:  www.scconsumer.gov

Please print and fill out the form below

Building Permit Application
Class 101 Business License
Class 201 Business License
Class 502 Business License
Sign Permit
Rezoning Application
Sub Contractors List
Application & Permit to Connect & Use Sewer