South Carolina law requires that all businesses offering Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services in the State be licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Licenses are valid for up to two years.

The renewal period for PEO companies and PEO Groups begins on August 1st and ends on September 30th in each odd-numbered year.

In 2005, the South Carolina General Assembly passed its Act No. 112, which changed the name of these companies from "Staff Leasing" to "Professional Employer Organization" services. The Act also provided for continuing education requirements and moved all contested matters to the South Carolina Administrative Law Court. For a full summary of the changes brought about by Act No. 112, click the link below.

• Statute - S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 68 (with 2005 amendments) (PDF)
• Regulation 28-1000 (2006) (PDF)
• Summary of Amendments to Title 40 Chapter 68 (PDF)
• Forms
• List of Licensed Professional Employer Organizations (PDF)
• Complaint Form (PDF) (Word)
• NCCI Multiple Coordinated Policies Rule
• Roundtable
• Continuing Professional Education