License required.
Charleston, S.C., City Code § 17-16
in effectSec. 17-16. - License required.
Every person engaged or intending to engage in any business, calling, occupation, profession, or activity engaged in with the object of gain, benefit, or advantage, in whole or in part within the limits of the City of Charleston, South Carolina, is required to pay an annual license tax for the privilege of doing business and obtain a business license as herein provided.
(Ord. No. 2021-158, § 1, 11-9-21)
Source: City of Charleston, South Carolina, Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH17LIPEMIBURE_ARTIIBULI_S17-16LIREFetched: 11/7/2026