What businesses are required to collect Hospitality Fees?
Businesses in Horry County that prepare or modify food or beverages, accommodations to transients, admission to places of amusement and rental of private passenger motor vehicles are subject to a Hospitality Fee. If your business is subject to the Hospitality Fee, please contact our office for more information or visit the Hospitality Fee Department. » Contact Information • Do I need a Business License? Every person engaged or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation or profession, in whole or in part, within the unincorporated areas of Horry County is required to pay an annual license fee and obtain a business license as herein provided. • When is the Business License Due? Due date for renewal business license is prior to May 1st before a 5% per month penalty applies. After September 30 a 30% penalty plus $100.00 reinstatement fee will apply. New businesses must apply before open date. • What is a “license year”? The business license year will be from May 1 of the curr
