Business Licenses

  1. COVID-19 Operations Plan


    Need help with business licenses, hospitality tax, local accommodations tax, insurance or false burglar alarm registration or payment? 

    City revenue staff are available to answer your questions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For business license questions, call 864-467-4505. For all other revenue concerns, call 864-467-4368. Please know that staff is monitoring any calls that go to voicemail, and they will be promptly returned.

    Additionally, you may send an email to revenuevm@greenvillesc.gov.

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.

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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.