City of Conway

Every person engaged or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation or profession or maintaining an office(s) within the City of Conway limits is required to pay a business license tax and obtain a business license. For more information regarding business licenses in the City of Conway, view the current Conway Business License Ordinance.
The Local Business License Renewal Center is for the renewal of an existing business license. Renewal is currently available for the 2025-2026 license year. To apply for a new business license, review and follow the steps of the business license application process.
The City of Conway uses the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) to classify businesses based on the type of work being performed. Calculation of the business license tax is based on the rate class for the NAICS code and gross revenue of the business. To determine the NAICS code for a specific type of business use the NAICS search or contact us.
Business license renewals for the 2025-2026 license year must be submitted and paid by 4/30/2025. The penalty for late payment is determined by the date payment is made.
Date Penalty
5/1/2025 5.00%
6/1/2025 10.00%
7/1/2025 15.00%
8/1/2025 20.00%
9/1/2025 25.00%
10/1/2025 30.00%
11/1/2025 35.00%
12/1/2025 40.00%
1/1/2026 45.00%
2/1/2026 50.00%
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
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Contact Us

Conway Contact Information

Name
Bradley Todd
Phone
(843) 488-7631
Email
Businesslicense@cityofconway.com
Website
http://www.cityofconway.com
Mailing Address
PO Office Drawer 1075
Conway , SC 29528
Physical Address
1000 2nd Ave
Conway , SC 29526

2025-2026 Rate Classes

Class 1

Amount Per Up To
$32.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.14 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 2

Amount Per Up To
$36.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.21 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 3

Amount Per Up To
$40.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.28 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 4

Amount Per Up To
$44.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.35 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 5

Amount Per Up To
$48.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.42 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 6

Amount Per Up To
$52.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.49 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 7

Amount Per Up To
$56.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.56 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 8.1

Amount Per Up To
$60.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.53 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 8.2

Rate set by state law

The rate is based on the population of the jurisdiction.

Population Range Base Plus
0 - 250 $10.00
251 - 500 $15.00
501 - 750 $20.00
751 - 1,000 $25.00
1,001 - 5,000 $25.00
$25.00 per 1,000
5,001 - 10,000 $25.00
$30.00 per 1,000
10,001 - $25.00
$35.00 per 1,000
Not To Exceed $2,000.00

Class 8.51

Rate set by state law

The rate consists of a base rate plus a fixed amount per machine.

Base
$12.50
Per Machine
$12.50

Class 8.52

Rate set by state law

The rate consists of a base rate plus a fixed amount per machine.

Base
$12.50
Per Machine
$180.00

Class 8.6

Rate set by state law

The rate is based on the number and size of pool tables in use.

Amount per small table
$5.00
Amount per large table
$12.50

Class 9.1

Amount Per Up To
$60.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.56 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 9.2

Amount Per Up To
$60.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$3.05 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 9.3

Amount Per Up To
$60.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$0.61 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 9.41

Amount Per Up To
$35.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.35 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 9.6

Amount Per Up To
$60.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$1.56 $1,000.00
Excess
Supporting documentation is required.
When physically located outside jurisdiction limits
Calculated tax is multiplied by 2.
Supporting documentation is required.

Class 9.7

Amount Per Up To
$120.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$3.05 $1,000.00
Excess