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Insurance for general contractors in South Carolina.
In South Carolina, general contractors usually need general liability and workers' compensation. On workers' compensation, South Carolina's rule is: Required for employers with 4 or more employees (part-time workers and family members count; employers with annual payroll under $3,000 are exempt).[S]South Carolina workers' compensation threshold
Updated 2026-05-16 · Beaconcover editorial§ 01
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Licensing notes for South Carolina.
- Contractor licensing tiered by project value with bonding requirements
- Four-employee / payroll-based workers' comp trigger
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Coverage general contractors typically need.
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