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How to form an LLC in Georgia
Forming an LLC in Georgia costs $110 in state filing fees to start, before any service or agent charges. This page lists the filing steps, the full state fee table, the registered agent rule, and the report rule that keeps the company in good standing.
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The steps
Step 1: Choose a name
Pick a company name and confirm it is available in Georgia. The name search sits with Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division. Keep the name distinct from companies already on the state register.
Step 2: Appoint a registered agent
An individual resident of the state or an entity authorized to transact business in the state. Decide now whether that will be you or a commercial service, because the filing asks for the agent name and address.
Step 3: File the Articles of Organization
File with Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division and pay the state formation fee of $110. This filing is what creates the LLC.
Step 4: Write an operating agreement
An operating agreement records who owns the company, who runs it, and what happens if an owner leaves. It is an internal document in most states, but banks and partners ask for it.
Step 5: Get a tax ID number and set your calendar
Apply to the Internal Revenue Service for an employer identification number at no charge, open a company bank account, and record the Annual Registration deadline from this page so the first report is never a surprise.
Every state fee
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Formation fee, Articles of Organization | $110 |
| Annual Registration, each year | $60 |
| Annual state fee | None in our data, $0 |
| Paid to the state, year one | $110 |
| Paid to the state, every year after | $60 |
Registered agent rules in Georgia
Who may serve: An individual resident of the state or an entity authorized to transact business in the state..
A physical street address in the state is required.
A post office box alone is not enough. Registered agent must have a physical street address in Georgia. An entity may not serve as its own registered agent. Fees shown are the all in totals under the schedule effective September 6, 2025: a $100 formation fee plus a $10 service charge, and a $50 registration fee plus a $10 service charge.
Not sure which route fits you? Run the registered agent checker for Georgia.
Reports and deadlines
Report: Annual Registration. Fee: $60 each filing, each year.
Rule: Due between January 1 and April 1 each year. The next due dates on that fixed schedule are 2027-04-01, 2028-04-01, 2029-04-01.
Late fee in our data: $25 late penalty. Administrative dissolution after two consecutive years of failure to file.
What you pay the state every year after
On the do it yourself route you pay the state $60 every year after year one in Georgia, counting the report fee spread across its filing cycle and any annual state fee. The formation fee itself is paid once, in year one. A formation service and a commercial agent add their own charges on top of that floor. The cost calculator preset for Georgia adds each service route to the same state fees so you can compare totals fairly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Georgia?
The state filing fee in Georgia is $110 for the Articles of Organization. What you pay the state in year one comes to $110 in our data, counting any report fee due in year one and any annual state fee. A formation service and a commercial agent add their own charges on top.
How much does an LLC in Georgia cost each year?
The recurring state charges in Georgia are: Annual Registration $60 each year. After year one, you pay the state $60 a year in our data.
Do I need a registered agent in Georgia?
Yes. An individual resident of the state or an entity authorized to transact business in the state. Registered agent must have a physical street address in Georgia. An entity may not serve as its own registered agent. Fees shown are the all in totals under the schedule effective September 6, 2025: a $100 formation fee plus a $10 service charge, and a $50 registration fee plus a $10 service charge.
When is the Annual Registration due in Georgia?
Due between January 1 and April 1 each year The fee is $60 each filing.
Source: Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division, https://sos.ga.gov/corporations-division. State information checked on 2026-10-25. Service prices on this site were checked on merchant pricing pages on October 25, 2026.