Form an LLC in Georgia
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $235 on Standard.
State filing fee
$110
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$50 / yr
Georgia LLCs are filed with the Corporations Division of the Secretary of State. The $110 filing fee is mid-pack, processing runs about a week, and the annual registration ($50, due April 1) is straightforward.
Georgia is a sensible default for founders operating in Atlanta or the broader Southeast. The state has a 5.39% flat corporate tax that doesn't reach pass-through LLCs, and the SoS portal is one of the better-designed in the country.
Best for: Founders operating in Atlanta or the Southeast.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $110 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $50 |
| Annual report due | April 1 every year |
| Premium expedited fee | $230 (2-day filing) |
- Premium plans use the $230 expedited state fee for two-business-day processing.
- The annual registration window opens January 1 and runs through April 1; filing in January gets the same result as filing in March.
How we file your Georgia LLC
- 1
File Articles of Organization
We file Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State Corporations Division. The $110 fee is paid at submission.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
We obtain the EIN from the IRS and deliver a Georgia operating agreement covering management, distributions, and dissolution.
- 3
Set up annual registration tracking
Georgia requires an annual registration by April 1 each year with a $50 fee. We add it to your compliance calendar.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Georgia annual registration due?
April 1 each year. The fee is $50. The state opens the filing window January 1.
Does Georgia have a franchise tax for LLCs?
No franchise tax for LLCs. The annual $50 registration is the only ongoing state fee.
Can a non-Georgia resident own a Georgia LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements. Our registered agent covers the Georgia presence rule.
How fast is Georgia LLC formation?
About a week at standard speed. Expedited filing (two business days) is available on Premium for an additional $120 state fee.
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Ready to form your Georgia LLC?
Total from $235 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.