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Business License

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All businesses conducting business within the Town of Hilton Head Island, including home based businesses and all proprty rentals, are required to obtain a business license.

  • 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 30th of each year.
  • Business License tax is calculated on your gross revenue reported on your prior year's Federal Income tax return.
    • If you are a new business, your business license tax is calculated on projected gross revenue for the first year of operation.

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Accommodations Tax & Beach Preservation Fees

Hospitality Tax

Questions?

Contact Revenue Services at 843-341-4677.