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How to form an LLC in Georgia
About $110 to file online through eCorp, then a $50 annual registration due by April 1.
Georgia LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization (generated online) |
|---|---|
| State filing fee | $100 filing fee + $10 service charge ($110 online, per the SOS how-to guide). Confirm the total at checkout. |
| Processing time | About 7 business days for online filings, per the SOS. Expedited service is available for an extra fee (2-business-day or same-day). |
| Registered agent | You need a Georgia registered agent with a physical Georgia street address. P.O. boxes, mail drops, and rural routes aren’t allowed. You can be your own agent if you have a Georgia address. |
| Annual registration | $50 online. Due January 1–April 1 each year, starting the year after you form. |
| Official filing site | Georgia Secretary of State — Corporations Division (eCorp) |
Filing online vs. by mail
Register online through the Georgia Corporations Division (eCorp). The system generates your Articles from the information you enter, so you can’t upload your own drafted Articles for this option.
Registered agent
You need a Georgia registered agent with a physical Georgia street address. P.O. boxes, mail drops, and rural routes aren’t allowed. You can be your own agent if you have a Georgia address.
Should you be your own registered agent? →
After you form: ongoing requirements
- Annual registration: $50 online. Due January 1–April 1 each year, starting the year after you form.
Common Georgia gotchas
- The first annual registration is due the year after you form, and it’s easy to forget.
- The registered agent can’t use a mail-drop address, so a virtual mailbox won’t work.
Do it yourself in Georgia
- Check your name in the state’s business search and make sure it includes “LLC” or “L.L.C.”
- Choose your registered agent using the rules above.
- File the Articles of Organization (generated online) at Georgia Secretary of State — Corporations Division (eCorp) and pay $100 filing fee + $10 service charge.
- Get a free EIN from the IRS. See our EIN guide.
- Calendar your ongoing filings so you don’t pay late fees.
Need the general walkthrough? Read how to form an LLC, step by step.
Sources
Fees and rules below come from official Georgia government sources, checked October 2026. Fees change, so always confirm on the state’s site before you pay.
- GA SOS — Register a domestic entity
- GA SOS — Filing fees and expedited processing
- GA SOS — Business Division FAQ
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Last updated October 2026. General information only, not legal or tax advice.