How to Form an LLC in Georgia
We prepare and file your Georgia Articles of Organization for a flat $199, plus the state's $110 filing fee. Every Georgia LLC also needs a registered agent on file — that's priced separately, at $99/year, and isn't part of the $199 formation fee.
Building a Georgia LLC step by step starts with one formation document, continues with an agent on file, and finishes with annual maintenance. Under O.C.G.A. § 14-11-203, an LLC is formed by filing articles of organization with the Secretary of State. The numbers: the official Georgia filing fee is $110 all-in ($100 filing fee plus a $10 service charge, the same total online or on paper), and the recurring obligation is a $60 Annual Registration each year. What follows covers all the steps, the full pricing view, and what our role looks like.
Open Your Georgia LLC — $199
For a flat $199, we prepare and submit your formation document to Georgia Secretary of State, with the $110 state fee paid on top.
What an LLC Does for You in Georgia
An LLC occupies the middle ground between a sole proprietorship and a corporation: liability protection comparable to a corporation, taxation as simple as a sole proprietorship. Throughout Georgia, LLCs are the small-business form of choice — light maintenance, real protection, simple taxes.
Georgia LLC Filing Fee: $110 All-In
Since September 6, 2025, the official Georgia LLC filing fee is $110 in total: a $100 filing fee plus a $10 service charge, and the amount is identical whether you file online or by paper. The current figures appear on the Secretary of State's fee schedule.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Our LLC formation service | $199 one-time |
| State filing fee, all-in ($100 + $10 service charge) | $110 one-time |
| Registered agent (required for every Georgia LLC) | $99/year |
| Annual Registration, all-in ($50 + $10 service charge) | $60/year |
$199 for the filing work; the $110 state fee goes to the Georgia Secretary of State; RA service is $99/year as its own product.
Important Georgia-specific notes: The Annual Registration totals $60 per year, filed between January 1 and April 1, with the first one due the year after formation. The fee totals above reflect the schedule effective September 6, 2025.
Georgia Articles of Organization (Form CD 030)
The formation document is the Articles of Organization. Georgia publishes an optional filing template for it, Form CD 030; it is not a mandatory numbered form, and you may draft your own articles instead, provided they include the contents required by O.C.G.A. § 14-11-204. The Secretary of State's official LLC filing procedure spells out both options.
Filing runs through the official state portal, eCorp, at ecorp.sos.ga.gov. Paper filing by mail is also accepted, and paper submissions must be accompanied by Transmittal Information Form CD 231. Either way the total is the same $110. Expedited review is available from the state for an additional fee.
Georgia LLC Formation: The Official Steps
- Pick a compliant name. Include an LLC indicator (LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Company) and avoid duplicating any registered Georgia business name. Search the Secretary of State's entity database before committing; restricted words such as 'bank,' 'insurance,' or 'trust' require authorization you probably do not have.
- Line up your registered agent. A Georgia LLC must designate a registered agent at formation and keep one on file thereafter: a Georgia resident individual, a domestic corporation or another domestic LLC, or a foreign corporation or LLC authorized in Georgia. The agent's street address becomes part of the public record. We provide that Georgia address and the staffing behind it for $99/year.
- Prepare the Articles of Organization. Use template Form CD 030 or draft your own articles covering the company name, registered agent, and the other contents O.C.G.A. § 14-11-204 requires, along with organizer information.
- File with the Secretary of State and pay $110. Submit online through eCorp, or mail the paper articles together with Transmittal Form CD 231. The all-in charge is $110 either way.
- Put together an operating agreement. Georgia doesn't require one to be filed, but the agreement defines ownership, distributions, management authority, voting rules, and exit procedures. Without it, Georgia's generic default LLC rules govern.
- Get an EIN from the IRS. Banks, payroll providers, and federal filings all call for one. Apply free at IRS.gov; the online form takes about ten minutes. Never pay a third party for an EIN.
- Calendar the Annual Registration. Each year between January 1 and April 1, file the $60 Annual Registration through eCorp, starting the calendar year after formation. Missing it brings a $25 late penalty and, after two consecutive delinquent years, administrative dissolution.
We'll handle the formation filing for $199. The Georgia paperwork is ours from start to finish.
Registered Agents in Georgia
Georgia's registered agent rule applies to each LLC from day one and persists for the LLC's entire life. The agent has to:
- Maintain a registered office that is a Georgia street address identical to the agent's business office (PO boxes and mail drops don't qualify)
- Actually be located at that address to receive court papers
- Relay all received mail and notices the same business day they arrive
An individual owner who lives in Georgia can hold the agent role personally, though the LLC itself cannot be its own agent. The trade-off of serving personally is exposure: once your address is listed, anyone running a Georgia entity search can find it.
Sign up for our $99/year agent product. Our team and address handle the public-facing side so your address stays private.
Common Georgia LLC Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Georgia?
The official state charge is $110 all-in: a $100 filing fee plus a $10 service charge, identical online and by paper. After formation, the Annual Registration runs $60 per year.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Georgia?
Processing times vary; online eCorp submissions move faster than mailed paperwork, and the state offers expedited handling for an added fee. Check eCorp for current turnaround estimates.
Does Georgia require an annual report?
Yes, under the name Annual Registration: $60 all-in each year, filed between January 1 and April 1, with the first one due the year after your LLC is formed.
Do I need a registered agent for my Georgia LLC?
Yes — An agent must be on file at all times for every Georgia LLC. The rule applies continuously from formation forward.
Can I form an LLC in Georgia if I live in another state?
Yes — Georgia doesn't restrict LLC ownership to residents. The agent piece still has to be Georgia-based — our $99/year service handles that part.
File Your Georgia LLC Today
Doing the filing yourself with Georgia Secretary of State works at the official eCorp portal, with $110 paid to the state. The agent requirement is the one thing you can't skip.
Use our registered agent plan and put our information on the formation document. At $99 a year, you get our address on the filing, scans the day mail arrives, and a heads-up before every state deadline.
Just want the registered agent role? Our agent plan on its own costs $99/year.
More to know about Georgia LLCs or how the agent role works? Visit our FAQ page or reach out any weekday.
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