Applications & Instructions

Business License Applications

Business License Application - REGULAR

This Business License Application - Regular (PDF) should be used for all new businesses, except contractors. Renewals may be completed online at revenue.greenvillesc.gov.

Contractors Business License Application

Download the Resident Contractor Business License Form (PDF).
Download the Non-Resident Contractor Business License Form (PDF).
Download the Non-Resident Contractors Adjustment Application (PDF). Note: This application is for non-resident contractors. Nonresident contractors pay on a current year basis. All contracts/jobs must be paid on a pay-as-you-go basis during the calendar year in which the contract/job is received.

Tax Abatement Applications

Visit the Tax Abatement page to learn about applying for a tax abatement incentive.

Additional license applications

• Background Check Application (PDF)
• Central Business District Vendor Application (PDF)
  • Central Business District Vendor Map (PDF)
• Certificate of Occupancy Application (PDF)
• Short Term Rental Application (PDF)
• Accessory Use/Home Occupation Application (PDF)
• Charitable Organization Application (PDF)
• Coin Operated Amusement Machines Application (PDF)
• Escort Bureau and Introductory Services Application (PDF)
• Food Truck Permit Application (DOC)
• Food Truck Permit Application (PDF)
• Going Out of Business Sale Application (PDF)
• Group Event License Application (PDF) 
• Non-Motorized Vehicle Company (PDF)
• Nonresident Contractors Adjustment Applications (PDF)
• Peddlers Application (PDF)
• Precious Metals Permit Application (PDF)
• Taxi Cab Company (PDF)
• Transient Merchant Instructions (PDF)