Businesses operating within the city limits of Seneca are required to purchase a City of Seneca business license.  Fees are based on the rate class associated with the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS).  Please contact our office for correct classification of your business.

All new businesses located within the city limits must obtain a City of Seneca business license before opening for business.  All City of Seneca business licenses expire March 31st.

Penalties

A 5% penalty per month will be added if not paid by April 30th on all businesses located within the city limits of Seneca. 

City of Seneca Business License Due Date Extended

Due to COVID-19, the City of Seneca is extending the 2020 Business License due date from Thursday, April 30, 2020, to Monday, June 1 , 2020.

A 5% penalty per month will be added if not paid by June 1st on all businesses located within the city limits of Seneca.

Resource Downloads

Business License Ordinance as of 1-14-14.pdf

INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR CITY OF SENECA BUSINESS LICENSE

Resident Businesses

1. Zoning Compliance–Seneca Planning Department 864-885-2726
2. New Business Application–Seneca Light & Water   864-885-2723
3. Business Name
4. Owner’s Name
5. Mailing Address
6. Physical Location of Business
7. Phone Number
8. Fax Number
9. Federal Id number or Social Security Number
10. Description/Type of business you will be opening
11. Emergency Contact information

Click To Download Resident Business License Form


Non-Resident Businesses

All non-resident businesses coming into the city limits to work must also apply for a City of Seneca business license.  The license is based on a per job basis.  Every job requires a current City of Seneca business license or update. 

The following information is required to purchase a business license:

1. Business Name
2. Owner’s Name
3. Mailing Address
4. Physical Location of Business
5. Phone Number
6. Fax Number
7. Federal Id number or Social Security Number
8. Description/Type of business you will be conducting
9. Address of the job where you will be working
10. Amount you will be paid for the job (all City of Seneca non-resident business licenses are based on the gross receipts paid (labor & materials) to the business

Click To Download Non-Resident Business License Form

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Additional Resources

Click this link to reach the South Carolina Department of Revenue for information about the State’s Accommodations Tax: www.sctax.org

Click this link to reach the SC Business One Stop: www.scbos.com