How to Form an LLC in Georgia (2026 Guide)

Q: How much does it cost to start an LLC in Georgia?

Filing the Articles of Organization costs $100 (about $110 online with the card service fee). Your EIN from the IRS is free, so many Georgia LLCs cost about $100 to form. After that, budget $50 for the annual registration each year.

Q: When is the Georgia annual registration due?

The Georgia annual registration is due between January 1 and April 1 every year and costs $50 (about $60 online). It's filed with the Secretary of State and simply keeps your LLC's information current; it is not a tax return.

Q: Can I be my own registered agent in Georgia?

Yes. You can serve as your own Georgia registered agent if you are a Georgia resident with a physical street address in the state (not a PO box) and you're available during business hours. A commercial service keeps your home address off the public record.

Q: How long does it take to form an LLC in Georgia?

Online filings through the Secretary of State's eCorp system are usually processed within about 7 business days, and often faster. Expedited options are available for an added fee if you need it sooner.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

To form a Georgia LLC, file the Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State for $100 (about $110 online), appoint a Georgia registered agent, and get a free EIN from the IRS. Then file a $50 annual registration between January 1 and April 1 each year. Georgia is a low-cost, business-friendly state to set up in.

Quick note: we're operators, not attorneys or accountants. This is general educational info, not legal or tax advice — confirm current Georgia requirements with the state and a licensed pro before filing.

Georgia keeps it simple and cheap: a $100 filing, a low $50 annual registration, and a fast online process. Here's the whole thing in plain English, written for people starting something real like a courier route.

How to start a Georgia LLC in 6 steps

Name it, appoint a Georgia registered agent, file the Articles ($100), write an operating agreement, get a free EIN, then file the $50 annual registration by April 1.

Name your Georgia LLC

Your name must be distinguishable from other Georgia businesses and include "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company." Search the name in the Secretary of State's business search first — if it's taken, the filing bounces — and grab the matching domain.

Appoint a Georgia registered agent

Georgia requires a registered agent with a physical Georgia street address (no PO boxes), available during business hours. You can be your own agent if you're a Georgia resident, or use a service to keep your home address off the public record — handy for a courier working from home. Northwest includes registered-agent service free the first year with their $39 filing.

File the Articles of Organization

File the Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State through the eCorp online system and pay the $100 filing fee (about $110 with the online card service fee). Online filings are usually processed within about a week.

Write an operating agreement

Georgia doesn't require one, but create it anyway. It sets out ownership and management, backs up your liability protection, and banks generally want to see it before opening a business account. A filled-in template covers most single-owner courier businesses.

Get a free EIN from the IRS

Your EIN is the business tax ID you need for banking and taxes. Get it free at irs.gov in a few minutes. Never pay a third party for an EIN — they just submit the same free form.

File the annual registration by April 1

Every Georgia LLC files an annual registration with the Secretary of State between January 1 and April 1 for $50 (about $60 online). It just keeps your details current — it's not a tax return. Miss the deadline and you'll face a late fee and risk administrative dissolution, so set an early-year reminder.

Georgia LLC cost breakdown

Cheap to start ($100) and cheap to maintain ($50/year) — one of the more affordable states.

Item	Cost	Required?
Articles of Organization	$100 (~$110 online)	Yes
EIN	Free from the IRS	Yes (free)
Registered agent service	$0 (yourself) – $300/yr	No
Annual registration	$50/yr (~$60 online, by April 1)	Yes

Georgia figures as of 2026. Verify current amounts at sos.ga.gov before filing.

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Georgia LLC FAQs

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Georgia?

Filing costs $100 (about $110 online with the card fee). Your EIN is free, so many Georgia LLCs cost about $100 to form, then $50 a year for the annual registration.

When is the Georgia annual registration due?

Between January 1 and April 1 every year, for $50 (about $60 online). It's filed with the Secretary of State and just keeps your info current — it's not a tax return.

Can I be my own registered agent in Georgia?

Yes, if you're a Georgia resident with a physical Georgia street address (no PO box) and available during business hours. A commercial service keeps your home address off the public record.

Does a Georgia LLC pay state income tax?

Georgia has a state income tax (a flat rate in the low 5% range for 2026). A pass-through LLC doesn't pay it at the business level; the owners report the profit on their Georgia personal returns.

How long does it take to form an LLC in Georgia?

Online filings through eCorp usually process within about 7 business days, often faster. Expedited options are available for an extra fee.

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