Georgia LLC Name Search

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Georgia

Filing Fee

$100

Standard LLC Filing

Processing Time

7-10 business days

Expedited: 2 business days

Annual Fee

$50

Due: April 1

Why Form an LLC in Georgia?

Tax Benefits

Corporate Income Tax: 5.75%
Sales Tax: 4% (state) + local rates

  • Pass-through taxation available
  • Low annual fees
  • Business-friendly policies

Legal Protection

Protect your personal assets with Georgia's LLC structure

  • Limited personal liability
  • Asset protection
  • Business credibility

Simple Maintenance

Annual Report Due: April 1

  • Low annual cost
  • Simple online filing
  • Minimal requirements

Business Flexibility

  • Choose your management structure
  • Flexible profit distribution
  • Easy ownership transfers
  • Multiple owner types allowed

Business Environment in Georgia

State Overview

Capital: Atlanta

Filing Fees:

  • LLC: $100
  • Corporation: $100

Processing Times:

  • Standard: 7-10 business days
  • Expedited: 2 business days

Useful Resources

LLC and Corporation Forms →LLC and Corporation Fees →Department of Revenue →Division of Licensing →

Tax Information

Corporate Income Tax: 5.75%

Sales Tax: 4% (state) + local rates

LLC Requirements in Georgia

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Georgia requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Annual Compliance

Annual Report

Required - Due April 1

Annual Fee

$50 - Due April 1

Formation Timeline

Processing Options

  • Standard Processing: 7-10 business days
  • Expedited Processing: 2 business days

Initial Costs

  • LLC Filing Fee: $100
  • First Year Annual Fee: $50

Contact Information

Get in touch with the Georgia Secretary of State office for business registration assistance

Contact Details

Fax

404-657-2248

Address Information

Mailing Address

MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 313, Floyd West Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-1530

Physical Address

315 West Tower, 2 MLK, Jr. Dr., Atlanta, GA 30334-1530

Frequently Asked Questions

The initial filing fee for an LLC in Georgia is $100. Additionally, there is an annual fee of $50 due April 1.
Standard processing time in Georgia is 7-10 business days. Expedited processing is available with a turnaround time of 2 business days.
Yes, Georgia requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent who can receive legal documents on behalf of your business.
LLCs in Georgia must pay an annual fee of $50 due on April 1 and file an annual report.
In Georgia, the corporate income tax rate is 5.75%, and the sales tax rate is 4% (state) + local rates. LLCs can choose to be taxed as pass-through entities or corporations.