In Georgia, the cost of forming an LLC (limited liability corporation) online is $100. When the LLC’s Articles of Organization are filed, this fee is paid to the Georgia Corporations Division.
How Much Does a Georgia LLC Cost?
Fee for Georgia LLC Online Filing: $100
The major expense of forming an LLC is the $100 filing fee for your LLC’s Articles of Organization with the Georgia Corporations Division online.
Georgia Registration Fee: $50 per year
LLCs in Georgia must register with the Secretary of State on a yearly basis.
This form may be submitted through the Georgia Secretary of State’s website. The deadline is April 1. Failure to file on time in Georgia incurs a $25 penalty.
Fee for Registered Agent
You may be your own registered agent in Georgia, but employing a registered agent service keeps your firm in compliance, informs you of critical filing dates, and helps you avoid late fines.
How Much Does it Cost to Form a Foreign LLC in Georgia?
If you currently have an LLC established in another state and want to expand into Georgia, you must register your LLC as a foreign LLC in Georgia.
A Georgia foreign LLC registration costs $225. A foreign LLC may be registered in Georgia by submitting an Application for Certificate of Authority for Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form CD 241).
Permits and Licenses for Businesses
Depending on your industry and geographic area, your company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully in Georgia. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure.
Other Fees for Filing an LLC
There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:
Fill out the LLC Name Reservation Form and pay the filing fee to reserve your name for up to 12 months prior to the creation of your LLC. If you file online, the filing cost is $25; if you file by mail, the filing fee is $35.
DBA Name: Submit a trade name application to establish a name different than your official LLC company name. The cost of this procedure varies by county but is normally approximately $170.
Trade Name Notice: The State of Georgia requires you to publish notice of your trade name registration in a county newspaper once a week for two weeks. This procedure differs per county.
Certified Document Copies: Order certified copies of your Georgia business paperwork from the Secretary of State for $10.
Certificate of Existence: Also known as a Georgia certificate of good standing, this document may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State and paying the $10 cost. Banks and financial institutions often demand a proof of existence.
