The Georgia.gov formation guide lists $100 online and $110 for mail or in-person filing. Optional expedited service costs extra. Do not treat either amount as a tax, license or agent-service budget.
Official sourceWhat does Georgia charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File a domestic LLC through Georgia eCorp, or submit Articles of Organization and the LLC transmittal form by mail or in person. Prepare the LLC name, principal-office mailing address, filer and organizer details, registered agent, email and any optional provisions. |
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| Formation charges | The Georgia.gov formation guide lists $100 online and $110 for mail or in-person filing. Optional expedited service costs extra. Do not treat either amount as a tax, license or agent-service budget. |
| Recurring filing | Annual registration is $60 online or by paper under the current Secretary of State annual-registration instructions. Filing after the deadline adds a $25 penalty. An amended registration is a separate filing, not the ordinary annual fee. |
| First and later due dates | File the first annual registration between January 1 and April 1 of the calendar year following formation. Later registrations use the same yearly window. The state allows registration for up to three calendar years; that does not make the annual charge disappear. |
| Registered agent and office | Use a Georgia-resident individual, domestic corporation or another domestic LLC, or a foreign corporation/LLC authorized in Georgia. The agent's business office and registered office must share a Georgia street address where the agent is located. A P.O. box or mail drop is not enough. The LLC cannot be its own agent. |
| Taxes and other costs | The annual registration is not a tax return. Tax classification, sales and employment can create separate duties. Optional expedite, paid-agent service, license fees and a late-registration penalty are outside the ordinary $100 online filing. |
When does the first Georgia LLC report fall due?
File the first annual registration between January 1 and April 1 of the calendar year following formation. Later registrations use the same yearly window. The state allows registration for up to three calendar years; that does not make the annual charge disappear.
Annual registration is $60 online or by paper under the current Secretary of State annual-registration instructions. Filing after the deadline adds a $25 penalty. An amended registration is a separate filing, not the ordinary annual fee.
Who can be the Georgia registered agent?
Use a Georgia-resident individual, domestic corporation or another domestic LLC, or a foreign corporation/LLC authorized in Georgia. The agent's business office and registered office must share a Georgia street address where the agent is located. A P.O. box or mail drop is not enough. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Save the approved articles and record the January-April registration window. Georgia DOR uses the Georgia Tax Center for LLC tax registration. Review the tax accounts, local licenses and permits that fit the actual business rather than assuming eCorp formation covers them.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the state filing fees?
The annual registration is not a tax return. Tax classification, sales and employment can create separate duties. Optional expedite, paid-agent service, license fees and a late-registration penalty are outside the ordinary $100 online filing.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Georgia LLC formation guide - reviewed September 30, 2026
- Annual registration fee and filing instructions - reviewed September 30, 2026
- First annual registration rule - reviewed September 30, 2026
- Registered agent eligibility and address FAQ - reviewed September 30, 2026
- Georgia LLC tax registration - reviewed September 30, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Georgia LLC annual registration $50 or $60?
The current Secretary of State annual-registration instructions list $60 for an LLC, online or by paper. That is the amount used here.
When does a new Georgia LLC first pay annual registration?
Between January 1 and April 1 of the calendar year after formation. For an LLC formed in 2026, the first window is in 2027.
Can I use a Georgia P.O. box for my registered agent?
No. The agent must be located at a Georgia street address matching the registered office. The state rejects a P.O. box or mail drop for this role.
Does Georgia annual registration replace a tax return?
No. It updates the entity record with the Secretary of State. Tax registration and returns are separate.
What happens if I miss Georgia's April 1 registration deadline?
The current instructions list a $25 late penalty. Failure to register can also lead to administrative dissolution.
Official sources reviewed September 30, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.