The Town of Lamar, along with all municipalities in South Carolina, must now comply with the requirements of Act 176. 
For the Business License year, all businesses will be on the same model as defined below.  

All Businesses:

• Your Business License expires on April 30.
• Your Business License will be due on May 1.
• For the Business License year, all businesses will pay $100.00.  Additionally, businesses applying for a  Business License must provide proof of their gross income based on the prior calendar year (tax returns, letter from a CPA, itemization of services, etc.). Council intends to evaluate the information that is collected and beginning with the Business License year, implement a standardized class schedule.

Please return the completed business license application along with your fee and your new business license and paid receipt will be mailed to you.  You may also return your application and fee to Lamar Town Hall.

All questions and inquiries my be directed to Tim Dargan, Town Administrator, at Town Hall.
tdargan@lamarsc.org
843-326-5551

DOCUMENTS

• SC Business License Tax Standardization Act 176 Declaration
• 2023 Business License letter to Merchants
• NEW Business License Application