WELCOME TO THE TOWN OF
Chesterfield,South Carolina
Business Licenses, Building Permits and Hospitality Taxes
There is a charge to use this system. Pay Business License HERE.
Business Licenses
Standardized License Application (click here)
Email license form to cftmclerk@shtc.net or cftofficeclerk@shtc.net
fax to 843-623-2132
Business Licenses LICENSE YEAR MAY 1 - APRIL 30 Business License SC State STANDARDS
Business Licenses are required for ANYONE operating a business (mobile or permanent, including transient contractors) inside the Town of Chesterfield. Any person who may wish to provide a service for a fee should be properly licensed to conduct business. Business licenses are available through the Town Clerk's Office located at 112 Main Street, Phone: (843) 623-2131. Payments to purchase a license may be made by cash, check, money order, credit or debit. DOOR to DOOR Sales are not allowed in the town limits.
Helpful New Business Link BUILDING CODES
How to Obtain a Building Permit
Building, Electrical and Plumbing Permits and Zoning Codes Building Permits by CC & I.
Business License are required prior to the building permits located at 112 Main Street.
Click here to apply for Building Permit: https://www.cciservicesllc.com/department-of-building-safety Click Pee Dee Region and then Chesterfield Heart of the Carolinas (Town of Chesterfield) "View Permits and Forms" once there select the needed permit application. To schedule inspections, call the office at 864-586-6111 Ext 3. All inspections must be received by 4 pm for next business day inspection.
Building Permits for all new construction and for repairs/renovations.
All new homes require a plan review & plans should be submitted with the permit application. All commercial projects require a plan review prior to permit issuance. Plan review application must be submitted with plans, Review comments are typically provided 7-10 business days after payment is processed.
CC & I Telephone 864-586-6111, www.cciservicesllc.com, Building Permit Form) email to permits@cciservicesllc.com,
Planning and Zoning Code; Quick glance for Setbacks for zones
Hospitality Tax
Hospitality taxes are collected by anyone operating a business inside the Town of Chesterfield that sells prepared food. Proceeds from this tax are used for for tourism, upkeep and upgrades to parks and recreation facilities. Hospitality tax forms are available here and at the Town Clerk's Office located at 112 Main Street, Phone: (843) 623-2131. Tax payments may be made by cash, check, money order or online. (if paying online-email or fax form to cftmclerk@shtc.net or cftofficeclerk@shtc.net or 843-623-2132)
What items are taxed?
(list is not all inclusive)
· All food items prepared or modified on site at the establishment including items ordered for take out. Example: Ready-to-eat delivery food items that could be picked up from a food service location such as pizzas.
· Coffee brewed on site at the establishment.
· Snack foods prepared or modified on site at the establishment. Examples include ice cream served in a cup or cone, popcorn prepared on site and shaved ice snacks.
· Served beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, specifically including fountain drinks.
What items are not taxed?
(list is not all inclusive)
· Canned or bottled drinks from a vending machine or off-the-shelf.
· Prepackaged food items that are not prepared or modified on site.
· Catered meals served at a location other than the restaurant that prepares the food.
After reading the above information, if you feel this tax does not apply to your business please contact town hall.
Questions?
If you have questions about whether a company is licensed to operate in the Town of Chesterfield, call the Town Clerk at (843) 623-2131.
