Persons engaged in any business, occupation or profession within the limits of the City of Camden are required to obtain a Camden Business License. Business Licenses are valid from May 1 to April 30 and must be renewed each year. Download the current renewal application here.

Food establishments, including mobile food vendors, are required to collect and remit a 2% Hospitality Tax as well, using this form.

Recently, the City Council approved an amendment to the ordinance identifying classifications for businesses inside city limits, in compliance with the 2021 SC Business License Tax Standardization Act. For a more in depth understanding of the standardized business license tax act and other business license resources, please visit the Municipal Association’s website.