Every person engaged or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation, profession, or activity engaged in with the object of gain, benefit, or advantage, in whole or in part within the limits of the Town of Lyman, South Carolina, is required to pay an annual license tax for the privilege of doing business and obtain a Business License as herein provided. Contractors will be issued a temporary, one-time license when appropriate, and it is valid only for the event or job for which it is issued. Any discrepancies on the part of the business will be subject to a fine or penalty.

If you have any questions or need to speak with someone regarding a Business License, please contact:
Business License Official, Lorie Hamrick:
Email:    lhamrick@lymansc.gov
Office:    864-485-0366
Cell:        864-270-6114
Fax :       864-438-5162

How to Apply

Business Licenses can be obtained during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and on Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays) at Lyman Town Hall, 81 Groce Road, Lyman, SC.

Business License Application
Fees
  • License taxes are based upon the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of the business and the annual gross revenue earned within the town limits of Lyman.
If you are a new business, your Business License tax is calculated on projected gross revenue for the first year of operation.
  • Click HERE to make a payment online (Business License)
  • Payments can be made by phone at 1-877-794-1145
  • In-office credit or debit card payments, or payments made by phone, for Business Licenses will be charged a convenience fee.
    Online credit or debit card payments are subject to a 7% convenience fee.  

Rates:

The resident and non-resident license fee for each class of business will be calculated from the Business License Rate Schedule (PDF) linked below.

Important Dates:

  • The current Business License Ordinance adopted by the Lyman Town Council, on September 14, 1998, and amended February 2, 2009, requires the verification of gross sales receipts with the submission of your Federal Tax return.
  • Annual licenses are valid from May 1st through April 30th of each year.
  • Renewals are due on or before April 30th of each year to avoid penalties and non-compliance. 

Related Town of Lyman Ordinances:

The current Business License Ordinance adopted by the Lyman Town Council, on September 14, 1998, and amended February 2, 2009, requires the verification of gross sales receipts with the submission of your Federal Tax return.

Most Recent Ordinance Update:

Ordinance No. 04142025-B
An Ordinance amending Business  License Ordinance to update the Class Schedule (Exhibit A -  Appendix B, Classes 1-8 by NAICS Codes) as required by Act 176 of 2020, effective May 1, 2026.
Click Here to view the Ordinance.
Click Here to view the updated Business License Class Schedule effective May 1, 2026.


Older Ordinance Revisions:

BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE NO. 11082021E  
ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A REVISED BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE STANDARDIZATION ACT (2020 ACT NO. 176)
Click Here to view the Ordinance

An updated Business License Ordinance for the Town of Lyman was passed via Ordinance on December 11, 2023. 
Click Here to view the Ordinance. 
Click Here to view the 2024 Business License Class Schedule by NAICS Code

An Ordinance amending Appendix A Business License Rate Schedule, effective May 1, 2024, and eliminating the declining rate schedule was passed via Ordinance on December 11, 2023. 
This Ordinance was amended on February 21, 2024, correcting the Rate Schedule Class 8.1 on Appendix A.
Click Here to view the Ordinance.
Click Here to view our Rate Schedule effective May 1, 2024

Peddlers Ordinance and Solicitor's Application June 12, 2023
Click Here to view the Peddlers Ordinance
Click Here for the Solicitor's Application