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Georgia LLC Formation: Register Your Georgia LLC Online
To start an LLC in Georgia, you file Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State through eCorp. The fee is $110, which includes a $10 service charge. Each year, you file an annual registration for $60 between January 1 and April 1. We handle the filing and the reminders.
Georgia LLC at a Glance
Georgia has a simple online system and a low yearly fee. The state updated its fee schedule in September 2025, so older guides may show different numbers. The figures on this page come from the current schedule.
How to Start an LLC in Georgia in 6 Steps
- Pick a name. It must include “Limited Liability Company,” “LLC” or “L.L.C.” and be different from other names on record. You can reserve a name first if you want to hold it.
- Choose a registered agent. Georgia requires an agent with a physical Georgia address who can accept legal papers during business hours.
- File Articles of Organization (Form CD 030). File on eCorp and pay $110. You list the LLC name, principal office address, registered agent and organizer.
- Write an operating agreement. Georgia does not require you to file it, but banks and platforms usually ask for it.
- Get an EIN. The IRS issues it for free. We apply for owners without an SSN.
- Register with the Georgia Department of Revenue if needed. If you sell taxable goods in Georgia, you need a sales tax number through the Georgia Tax Center. Registration is free.
Georgia LLC Cost
These are Georgia’s state fees. Our service fee is separate, and we confirm the full price before you pay.
| Item | State cost | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $110 ($100 + $10 service charge) | Once, at formation |
| Annual registration | $60 ($50 + $10 service charge) | Every year, January 1 to April 1 |
| Late penalty | $25 | If filed after April 1 |
| Sales tax registration | Free | If you sell taxable goods in Georgia |
| Registered agent | Paid service if you have no Georgia address | Every year |
Your first annual registration is due in the year after you form your LLC, between January 1 and April 1. Online annual registrations are processed right away.
Georgia Annual Registration
Every Georgia LLC files an annual registration on eCorp to confirm its address, registered agent and managers. The window is January 1 to April 1, and the fee is $60. After April 1, a $25 late penalty applies. If you still don’t file, the state can dissolve your LLC.
We remind you each year before the deadline and can file it for you.
Do You Need a Registered Agent in Georgia?
Yes. Every Georgia LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical Georgia address. You can serve as your own agent if you live in Georgia. If you live elsewhere, or want your home address kept off public records, use a registered agent service. We provide one.
Is Georgia the Right State for Your LLC?
If you live in Georgia or run your business from there, form your LLC in Georgia. Atlanta-based founders, local shops and service businesses all fit here.
If you live outside the US and have no Georgia connection, you may pay less each year in New Mexico or Wyoming. We compare the options with you.
How LLCPronto Helps With Your Georgia LLC
- Name check and Articles of Organization filed on eCorp
- Georgia registered agent address
- Operating agreement and EIN
- Georgia sales tax registration if needed
- Help opening Mercury, Wise, Payoneer and Stripe accounts
- Annual registration reminders before April 1
Need it urgently? Our urgent service costs more, and we tell you the price upfront.
Georgia LLC FAQs
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Georgia?
The Georgia Secretary of State charges $110 to file Articles of Organization. This is a $100 filing fee plus a $10 service charge.
What is the Georgia LLC annual registration fee?
It is $60 a year ($50 plus a $10 service charge), filed between January 1 and April 1. A $25 penalty applies after April 1.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Georgia?
Online filings on eCorp are usually processed within several business days. Paid expedite options are available if you need it faster.
Can a non-US resident form a Georgia LLC?
Yes. You don’t need to be a US citizen or resident. You need a Georgia registered agent, and we get your EIN without an SSN.
Do I need an operating agreement in Georgia?
Georgia does not require you to file one, but you should have it. Banks and payment platforms often ask for it.
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Yes. Georgia has a state income tax. An LLC’s profits usually pass to its owners, so talk to a tax professional about your own situation.
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Sources checked September 2026: Georgia SOS filing fees (effective Sept 6, 2025).pdf) · Register an LLC in Georgia. State fees can change, so we confirm the current fee before we file.
Ready to Start Your Georgia LLC?
Message us on WhatsApp with your LLC name. We confirm the full cost, then file your Articles of Organization on eCorp.