How Do You Open A Liquor Store In South Carolina?
A business owner must have first-hand knowledge of the liquor laws and a good working relationship with the State of South Carolina. Any violations of liquor laws will result in fines and the state shutting the business down. Create a name for your new liquor store. The name should be one that will catch people’s attention and make them interested enough to enter the store and look at your merchandise. Register the name with the South Carolina Secretary of State by using the form “Registration and/or Biennial Renewal Application” that can be found on the South Carolina Secretary of State website under Business Opportunities (see Resources). Include the filing fee when you send your form in to the Secretary of State. Write a business plan for the liquor store. Include in the plan the types of alcohol you will sell, your plans for your first year or two of business and your new business mission statement. Decide on a location for your new liquor store. The location needs to include adequ
