Business License Renewals

Businesses are required to pay an annual business license tax. Each yearly license shall be issued for a twelve-month period of May 1 - April 30.

Business License renewals are due April 30^th of each year.
Business License tax is calculated on your gross revenue reported on your prior year's Federal Income tax return.
To avoid paying penalties on your annual business license renewal, the fee must be received and/or postmarked no later than April 30^th.
Business License Renewal Forms are mailed each year by the end of January.

Payment Options

Pay Online:
- Pay online with an E-Check or Credit Card
  - Credit card payments are limited to a threshold of $5,000
  - E-Check payments are limited to a threshold of $25,000
- You will need your PIN code located in the upper right corner of your Tax Payment Form.
Pay by Mail:
- Town of Hilton Head Island
  Attention: Revenue Services
  One Town Center Court
  Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- To ensure cardholder security, we will not accept credit card information in hardcopy format (received by mail). The hardcopy documents will not be processed and will be returned to you.
Pay in Person:
- Town of Hilton Head Island
  Stephen G. Riley Municipal Complex
  Attention: Revenue Services
  One Town Center Court
  Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- Credit card payments are limited to in person and/or online processing with a limit of $5,000.

Failing to remit payment by the due date shall result in penalties being assessed. Penalties are calculated as follows:

5 percent of the unpaid amount for each month past due until paid in full.
Additionally, delinquent businesses are subject to a $1,087.50 municipal summons.

Questions?

Contact Revenue Services at 843-341-4677.