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Business Licensing Notices:

All 2025 Business Licenses expire April 30th

Renewals for the 2026 Business License are OPEN

Renew/New Application/HT/TDF Reporting HERE

Steps to utilize the Self-Service Portal:

  • Step 1 – Go to the Self-Service Portal link above located
  • Step 2 – Choose between the two portal options on the page: Business License or Local Tax Remittance

– Business License – Allows for new applications, renewals, payments of license, updates of account, closure of account, and more

– Local Remittance – Allows for reporting and remittance of Hospitality Tax and Tourism Development Fees, pay balance dues, and more

  • Step 3 – For Business License Renewals/Renew H-Tax/TDF – Enter your Account Number and Web PIN for access, or select “Click here to have the PIN emailed to the primary contact’s email on file”on the right-hand side of the page

 

*Online convenience fee applies – 2.9% for online credit card payments or $1.25 per online ACH/eCheck transaction.

Statewide Business License Renewal Portal link HERE

The City of Columbia welcomes your business!

Contact Us:

Phone:  803-545-3345

Email:  businesslicensemail@columbiasc.gov

Address:  1339 Main St (1st Floor) Columbia, SC 29201*

Office Hours:  Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

 

*Office moving Spring 2026 to 1401 Main St., 1st Floor, Columbia, SC 29201