Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in South Carolina
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
The following link provides access to key resources that will help you learn about your state tax obligations: http://www.sba.gov/content/learn-about-your-state-and-local-tax-obligations.
Office of Research and Statistics
Small Business Administration (SBA) South Carolina District Office
South Carolina Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
The PTAC, part of the South Carolina Small Business Development Center, helps businesses find and compete for government and military contracts. PTAC counselors are trained to assist clients in becoming prime contractors or subcontractors for the federal government, branches of the military, the state of South Carolina, as well as counties, cities, special districts, colleges and universities.
Doing business with the government doesn’t have to be daunting. PTAC counselors trained in the nuances of governmental contracting are available, free of charge, for one-on-one confidential counseling. They offer assistance with the steps necessary to do business with the government including:
Registrations (SAM, ORCA, GLS, MMO)
Certifications (HubZone, 8a, SDVOB, WOSB, DBE)
Looking for work (FedBizOpps, SCBO, subcontracting, bid-matching, simplified acquisitions under $25,000)
Marketing to the government (corporate profiles, small business specialists, site visits, networking strategies, procurement conferences)
Other procurement training (FAR, DIBBS, FPDS, IFBs, RFPs, GSA Schedules, RFID, SBIR, teaming agreements, NAICS, PSC, specs and standards, WAWF)
South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership
South Carolina Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center
MBDA provides funding for a network of minority business centers located throughout the nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures.
The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. However, the network generally charges nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
MBDA strives to create a new generation of minority-owned businesses generating $100 million in annual revenues. The strategic focus is to maximize job creation and global competitiveness for minority-owned businesses and to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with minority-owned businesses in high-growth industries.
Location:
1515 Richland Street, Suite C
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone #: 803-743-1143
Web: http://columbiambdacenter.com/
To obtain additional information on the Minority Business Development Agency, please visit: www.mbda.gov
South Carolina State Library
The South Carolina State Library serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
South Carolina State Library
P.O. Box 11469
Columbia, SC 29211
Ms. Deborah Hotchkiss
dhotchkiss@statelibrary.sc.us
(803) 734-7625
South Carolina State Trademark Registration Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.