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Registered agent cost comparison in South Carolina

Mainstay Filing costs $447 over three years in South Carolina, with no change at renewal. The lowest published three-year cost here is Northwest Registered Agent at $375.

South Carolina providers sorted by three-year cost, registered agent only, read October 2026.
ProviderYear 1After year 13 yearsVersus Mainstay
Northwest Registered Agent$125$125$375-$72
InCorp Services$129$129$387-$60
ResidentAgents.com$129$129$387-$60
Harbor Compliance$99$159$417-$30
Bizee$149$149$447even
Mainstay Filing$149$149$447
ZenBusiness$99$199$497+$50
Standard Filings$199$199$597+$150
LegalZoom$249$249$747+$300

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Changing agents in South Carolina costs $10. Source: S.C. Code § 33-44-108, checked October 20, 2026.

Which registered agent is cheapest in South Carolina?

Over three years, by published prices: Northwest Registered Agent at $375, against $447 for Mainstay Filing.

Do I need a registered agent in South Carolina?

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. (S.C. Code § 33-44-108).