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Business License Applications Now Available

Business License Application (PDF)
Contractor Business License Application (PDF)
Contractor Adjustment Application (PDF)

Please always check our website for the latest version of the PDF Business License.
Also, view our other Business License Applications.

Licensing Requirements

All businesses conducting business within the City of Greenville are required to have a Business License. Business licenses must be purchased each calendar year and are valid from January 1 to December 31.

Renewing Business Licenses

If you are renewing your license and know your correct classification, you can download the application and calculate your rate with our business license calculator.

New Businesses

If you are a new business, you can use our Business Calculator to view rate sheets and find out your business license fee.

Quick Links

Benefits of Being in the City (PDF)
Building Permits
City Address Locator
Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
New Business Checklist (PDF)
State of South Carolina
Street Finder Map (PDF)

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Contacts

Revenue & Business License Division

Physical Address
206 S Main Street
4th Floor
Greenville, SC 29601

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2207
Greenville, SC 29602

Directory
Jodie Dudash

Revenue Administrator

jdudash@greenvillesc.gov
Jeff Bowman

Business License Supervisor

jbowman@greenvillesc.gov
Angie Locke

Business License Officer

alocke@greenvillesc.gov

For questions regarding business licensing, please call:
864-467-4505

Applications & Instructions
Business Calculator
1. Business Classifications
2. Rate Sheet Request Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Incentives & Abatements
1. Tax Abatement Application
Food Trucks
Downtown Street Vendors
Business License City Code
Business License Reports
Federal & State Resources
Revenue