The state filing fee to form an LLC in Georgia is $100. That's one of the more affordable states to form an LLC. On top of that, plan for $50 each year in annual report fees. Our service costs $199, which buys preparation and submission of your Georgia Articles. The state's $100 fee, ongoing registered agent service ($99/yr), and any EIN or operating agreement help are billed separately.
Standard processing runs 5-7 business days. If you pay $100 for expedited service, you can usually get to Same day. We file on your behalf and notify you as soon as the Georgia Secretary of State processes the formation.
Yes, every year. The fee is $50. Missing the filing deadline can lead to late fees and eventually administrative dissolution by the Georgia Secretary of State.
Yes. Every LLC registered with the Georgia Secretary of State is required to maintain a registered agent with a physical Georgia address. This is true from the moment you file your formation documents and remains true for as long as the LLC exists. Our registered agent service runs $99/year, billed separately from any LLC filing fee. Same price every year at renewal.
Yes. You don't have to be a Georgia resident to form a Georgia LLC. You do, however, need a registered agent with a physical Georgia address — and our $99/year registered agent service can handle that for you.
Georgia doesn't require you to file an operating agreement with the state, but you absolutely should have one. Banks require it to open a business account. Courts rely on it in disputes. Without one, Georgia's default LLC rules apply — which may not match your intentions. Drafting one yourself is fine, or you can buy our Georgia operating agreement template as a paid add-on.
Apply directly on IRS.gov — it's free and takes about 10 minutes. You'll receive your EIN immediately after completing the online application. Never pay a third party for an EIN. If you'd like assistance with the EIN application, we offer it as a separate paid add-on. The IRS application is always free directly.
What $199 gets you: Articles of Organization drafted, reviewed, and submitted to the Georgia Secretary of State. The $100 state filing fee is separate. Registered agent service, an operating agreement, and EIN application assistance are each their own service.
We're here to help. Reach out Monday through Friday and we'll answer any questions about forming an LLC in Georgia or how our services work.