Business Licenses
2023-2024 Renewal Deadline
April 30, 2023
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 Town of Ninety Six, South Carolina, is required to pay an annual license tax for the privilege of doing business and obtain a business license as herein provided.
Ordinance 2021-03 (Format PDF)
Forms and Links
Business License Application (Format PDF)
Pay Online
You have two options to pay your business license online with the Town of Ninety Six:
| Option | Requirements | Website |
| State Business License Portal | You must have a SSN or FEIN on-file in the State Portal | https://www.localblrenewal.com |
| Town GovPossible Portal | You must have the ‘Online Access Code’ from your renewal application like the example below: |
https://sc-ninety-six-portal.govpossible.com/ |
Purpose and Duration.
The business license required by this ordinance is for the purpose of providing such regulation as may be required for the business subject thereto and for the purpose of raising revenue for the general fund through a privilege tax. Except as set forth below for business licenses issued to contractors with respect to specific construction projects, each yearly license shall be issued for the twelve-month period of May 1 to April 30. A business license issued for a construction contract may, at the request of the licensee, be stated to expire at the completion of the construction project; provided, any such business license may require that the licensee file, by each April 30 during the continuation of the construction project, a statement of compliance, including but not limited to a revised estimate of the value of the contract. If any revised estimate of the final value of such project exceeds the amount for which the business license was issued, the licensee shall be required to pay a license fee at the then-prevailing rate on the excess amount. The provisions of this ordinance and the rates herein shall remain in effect from year to year as amended by the Council.
Telephone: 864.543-2200
Fax: 864-970-0303
