How to start an LLC in Georgia

The cost

State fees only. Each part is labeled.

Online filing fee$110

Paid to the state when you file. Source

State cost at filing$110

The $60 annual registration follows each year. See what you owe each year.

Filing fee$100

Online service charge$10

State cost at filing$110

Registered agent fees are not included.

Form, office and method, from the official instructions.

Form: Articles of Organization, Domestic Limited Liability Company
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Filing office: Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division
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Filing method: Online, by uploading paper articles online or by mail
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Processing time: Online filings take about 7 business days. Paper filings take about 15 business days.
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Faster filing: Two business days adds $120. Same day adds $275 if received by noon.
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Registered agent: Required. The agent must be located in Georgia.
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Due dates and amounts after the LLC is formed.

Every yearApr 1

Due by April 1 each year it is due. It may be filed as early as January 1. The fee is $60.

Late filing$25

A late annual registration adds a $25 penalty.

Every figure on this page comes from these official pages.

Secretary of State, register a domestic LLChttps://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-register-domestic-entity
Secretary of State, filing fees and expedited processinghttps://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/filing-fees-and-expedited-processing-document-filings
Secretary of State, annual registrationhttps://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-file-annual-registration