Business Formation in Georgia
LLC & Corporation formation in Georgia.
Georgia formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Georgia
Georgia LLCs file Articles of Organization and an annual registration.
Corporation Formation in Georgia
Georgia corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual registration.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Georgia Secretary of State — Corporations Division
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $100
- Corporation state filing fee
- $100
- Annual / periodic report
- Georgia requires an annual registration.
- Annual report fee
- $50
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Georgia address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual registration between January 1 and April 1 and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Georgia.
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Georgia Formation
Ready to form your company in Georgia?
Initial formation is $495 plus Georgia state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.