COVID-19 Business Resources | South Carolina Department of Commerce

The South Carolina Department of Commerce, through Emergency Support Function (ESF) 24, is actively engaged in supporting the business community for impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and is available to answer non-medical questions related to industry support.

“Non-Essential Business Closure” Executive Order

Governor McMaster directed the closure of “Non-Essential” businesses with Executive Order No. 2020-18. Effective 5:00 pm on April 6, 2020, venues, facilities, services and activities for public use will close temporarily. To clarify your business status, please consult our Non-Essential Business listing.

Non-Essential Business List

Small Business Financial Assistance

SBA Loan Resources SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)$10K Advance on EIDL Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fact Sheet Apply Online-Economic Injury Disaster Loan Paycheck Protection Loan Paycheck Protection Loan FAQs Emergency Loans-Small Business Guide & Checklist Small Business Owner's Guide to CARES Act CARES Act Small Business FAQs SBA Loan Guaranty Programs SBA Lender List

Insurance, Regulatory & Tax Support

Business Interruption Insurance Information Tax Extension Information Tax Relief FAQs Federal Payroll Tax Credits Environmental Regulatory Assistance Fuel Waiver (RVP)IRS People First Initiative (taxpayer assistance)

Employment Resources

COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance FAQs Employer Claims Individual Claims Professional/Occupational Licensing Information CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Update COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Guide COVID-19 Support Payments Explanation

Health and Safety Updates

Latest SC DHEC Health Information Virtual Health Visits CDC Guidance SC DHEC Guidance for Businesses CDC Essential Workers Do's and Don'ts CDC Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Workers

SC Governor's Executive Orders SCEMD Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center