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Use our online portal to apply for a business license, contractor business license, and submit tax reports.
Please contact the Business License Administrator if you have any questions.
Eunice Colchado - Phone: 864-916-1512 - Email: ecolchado@seneca.sc.us
Mailing Address: City of Seneca, Attn: Business License Administrator, P.O. Box 4773, Seneca SC 29679
City Hall Physical Address: 221 E. North 1st Street, Seneca, SC 29678
Phone: 864-916-1512 Fax: 864-885-2701
City Hall Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CITY OF SENECA
BUSINESS LICENSE & CONTRACTOR LICENSE INFORMATION
📅 IMPORTANT DEADLINE
Renew Before April 30 to Avoid Penalties
Business Licenses expire annually on April 30. Penalties begin May 1 for unpaid license fees.
🏢 BUSINESS LICENSE INFORMATION
NAICS CLASSIFICATIONS
The City of Seneca uses the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Some business license rates may change based on classification.
Check your NAICS code: www.census.gov/eos/www/naics
GROSS RECEIPTS
Round gross receipts UP to the next thousand before calculating fees.
Example: $41,329 → $42,000
Contact the City for assistance with receipts over $1 million.
LICENSES PAID TO OTHER CITIES
Gross receipts reported to another City/Town may be deducted from your Seneca license. Documentation is required.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
“In City” businesses must submit proof of gross receipts with renewals.
Examples include:
- Schedule C (Form 1040)
- Form 1065
- Form 1120 / 1120S
- Accountant verification letter
🚧 OUT-OF-CITY CONTRACTORS
Contractors outside the City limits must submit project information for each Seneca job.
FIRST PROJECT THIS LICENSE YEAR?
Submit a NEW Contractor License application online.
CURRENT LICENSE HOLDERS
- View Your Licenses
- Select License Number
- Click Edit My License
- Add Project Information
- Submit
Additional permits and fees may apply.
👷 SUBCONTRACTOR LISTS
General Contractors must submit a Subcontractor List Permit Application identifying all subcontractors and suppliers.
Due no later than TWO WEEKS before final inspection.
Available through CitizenServe under: Building Permits
🍽️ TAX INFORMATION
Hospitality Tax
2% tax on prepared food and beverage sales.
Accommodations Tax
1.5% tax on lodging and sleeping accommodations.
TAX REPORTS
If applicable, you will receive an email once your TAX license is created.
To file reports:
- Select “Submit Tax Reports”
- Choose your TAX license
- Enter required information
- Submit
🔒 CONFIDENTIALITY
The City of Seneca keeps all business financial information confidential.