BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION - PARENT COMPANY (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets:
Other assets	$ 2,185,085	$ 761,339
Total assets	413,949,636	399,172,512
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Shareholders' equity	40,612,974	39,151,712	$ 36,759,982	$ 34,739,143
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	413,949,636	399,172,512
Bank of South Carolina Corporation - Parent [Member]
Assets:
Cash	922,595	946,996	$ 648,194	$ 675,367
Investment in wholly-owned subsidiary	40,308,166	38,823,720
Other assets	76,077	20,154
Total assets	41,306,838	39,790,870
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Other liabilities	693,864	639,158
Shareholders' equity	40,612,974	39,151,712
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 41,306,838	$ 39,790,870