CSC most commonly refers to Corporation Service Company, a business services firm founded in 1899 that helps companies handle legal compliance, registered agent duties, tax administration, and digital brand protection. But “CSC” also appears on bank statements as CSC ServiceWorks (a laundry and vending company), and it was once the ticker symbol for Computer Sciences Corporation, a major IT firm. Here’s what each one does and how to tell them apart.
Corporation Service Company (CSC Global)
Corporation Service Company, often called CSC Global, provides behind-the-scenes legal and administrative services that businesses need to stay compliant with state and federal regulations. Its clients include a large share of the Fortune 500, top global brands, and major law firms. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and operates in more than 30 countries following its acquisition of Intertrust, a firm specializing in fund administration and private wealth services.
CSC’s services fall into several broad categories:
- Registered agent services: Acting as the official point of contact for legal documents, tax notices, annual reports, and service of process on behalf of a business entity. Every state requires companies to designate a registered agent with a physical address who is available during business hours. CSC handles this across all U.S. jurisdictions.
- Entity management and compliance: Helping businesses form LLCs, corporations, and other entities, then keeping them in good standing by tracking filing deadlines, business license renewals, and annual report requirements.
- Tax solutions: Supporting corporate tax compliance, global minimum tax obligations, and tax transformation projects through consulting and loan-staff services.
- Fund and capital markets services: Administering investment funds, handling corporate trust work, and supporting capital markets transactions.
- Digital brand protection: Managing enterprise domain name portfolios, monitoring for trademark infringement and phishing attacks, and taking down fraudulent websites.
Registered Agent Services in Detail
The registered agent role is CSC’s longest-standing and most widely recognized service. A registered agent (also called a statutory agent or resident agent in some states) is the designated party responsible for receiving legal documents and government correspondence on behalf of a business. When someone sues a company, the lawsuit paperwork is delivered to the registered agent. When a state sends a tax notice or license renewal, it goes to the registered agent’s address.
CSC maintains physical offices in every required jurisdiction and provides same-day scanning and secure digital delivery of service of process documents. Its staff reviews, indexes, and routes each document to the correct contact at the client company. CSC also acts as a process agent for specific legal agreements like loan guarantees and indentures, and as a special statutory agent in jurisdictions that require representation for licensing or regulatory filings.
Digital Brand Protection
CSC operates a cybersecurity platform called DomainSec, which it describes as the first holistic approach to securing a company’s domain ecosystem. For large enterprises that own hundreds or thousands of domain names, CSC manages the entire portfolio: acquisitions, transfers, DNS hosting, digital certificates, and DDoS protection. On the enforcement side, it handles brand monitoring, subdomain monitoring, phishing takedowns, and domain dispute recovery. This side of the business is aimed at global brands that face constant threats from counterfeit websites and domain squatters.
CSC ServiceWorks
If you see a charge from “CSC” on your bank or credit card statement and you’re not a corporate client, it’s almost certainly from CSC ServiceWorks, which is a completely separate company. CSC ServiceWorks manages coin-operated and card-operated laundry machines in apartment buildings, college dorms, and laundromats. It also operates air vending machines at gas stations.
A charge from CSC ServiceWorks typically means you used a washer, dryer, or air machine at a facility the company manages. Some locations also set up recurring memberships or stored-value accounts, which can trigger periodic charges. If a charge looks unfamiliar, check whether you recently did laundry at an apartment complex or used a tire air machine at a gas station. Those are the most common explanations.
Computer Sciences Corporation (Now DXC Technology)
The acronym CSC also once referred to Computer Sciences Corporation, a major IT services and consulting company. In April 2017, Computer Sciences Corporation merged with the Enterprise Services division of Hewlett Packard Enterprise to form DXC Technology, a publicly traded IT services firm incorporated in Nevada. DXC serves thousands of private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The old CSC brand no longer exists as a standalone company in the IT space, so any current reference to “CSC” in the context of technology services now falls under DXC Technology.
How to Tell Which CSC You’re Dealing With
If you’re a business owner who received an invoice or sees “CSC” on corporate filings, it’s likely Corporation Service Company handling your registered agent, compliance, or domain management services. If you’re an individual who spotted a small charge on a personal bank statement, it’s probably CSC ServiceWorks for laundry or air vending. And if you’re researching a former employer or an old IT contract, the company you’re thinking of is now DXC Technology. Despite sharing an acronym, these are three unrelated organizations.