Choosing an Entity
Choosing a business entity for your firm should be done with the assistance of experts, such as a CPA or a lawyer experienced in business law.
Some guidance is also available from the Bar's lending library and on the Internet.
- Draft Partnership, LLP, LLC, or Space Sharing Agreement (SC Secretary of State forms)
- Choose a Structure from SBA.gov - the official link to the U.S. Government's Small Business Administration
- The South Carolina Department of Revenue website includes basic information on choice of entity, registrations, and state government contact numbers.
- South Carolina Business One Stop
Tutorials, links, forms, checklists and more. Everything you need to start a business in South Carolina - Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) application form
Also known as a federal tax identification number - Should You Form an LLC or an S-Corp and What's the Difference? via Forbes
- How to Change Your Law Firm Name from Attorney at Work
Choosing a Name
South Carolina Ethics Rules govern the choice of law firm name.
Please read the Ethics Advisory Opinions for specifics. It is also advisable to search for any new opinions that may have been issued.