Georgia LLC Articles of Organization (2026)
Learn how to file the Georgia LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.
LLC Route Editorial Team
Reviewed against official state and federal resources.
Updated July 28, 2026
Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.
Georgia LLC formation is done by filing Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State. The standard domestic LLC filing cost is $110, made up of a $100 filing fee and $10 service charge.
Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with the Georgia Secretary of State and qualified professionals.
Quick answer
| Question | Practical answer |
|---|---|
| Filing name | Articles of Organization |
| Filing office | Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division |
| Filing fee | $110 total |
| Online filing? | Yes |
| Registered agent required? | Yes |
| Organizer required? | Yes |
| Annual registration after formation | $60 every year |
Information to prepare
Georgia’s domestic entity guide says LLC filers should gather:
| Field | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| LLC name | Exact legal name or valid name reservation number |
| Person filing | Name and address |
| Valid email address | |
| Principal office mailing address | Mailing address for the LLC |
| Registered agent | Name and Georgia address |
| Organizer | Name and address of each organizer |
| Optional provisions | Any optional language needed in Articles |
| Payment | Credit card online or check/money order for mail |
Online vs paper filing
| Filing route | What to know |
|---|---|
| Online generated Articles | Georgia system generates Articles after you enter required business information |
| Paper online upload | You draft Articles and upload them |
| You draft Articles, include the LLC transmittal form, and mail payment |
If you use the online generated route, Georgia says drafted Articles are not allowed to be uploaded through that option.
Filing sequence
- Search the LLC name.
- Decide whether name reservation is needed.
- Choose registered agent.
- Gather principal office, filer, organizer, and optional provision information.
- File Articles of Organization.
- Pay the $110 fee.
- Save the Certificate of Organization after approval.
- Create operating agreement.
- Apply for EIN if needed.
- Register DOR, Department of Labor, and local license accounts if required.
- Calendar annual registration for January 1 through April 1.
What the Articles do not do
The Articles create the LLC. They do not automatically:
- Issue an EIN
- Register Georgia sales tax
- Register payroll withholding
- Register unemployment insurance
- Issue a local occupational tax certificate
- Register a trade name with superior court
- Create an operating agreement
Articles FAQ
How much are Georgia LLC Articles of Organization?
Georgia lists the fee at $110 total: $100 filing fee plus $10 service charge.
Does Georgia require a transmittal form?
Mail filings use the Articles of Organization and the Transmittal Form for Limited Liability Companies. Online generated Articles use the online system instead.
Does Georgia require publication?
No standard newspaper publication step applies to forming a Georgia LLC.
Does filing Articles include annual registration?
No. Annual registration is separate and due every year.
Official resources
- Georgia Secretary of State domestic entity guide
- Georgia.gov register an LLC
- Georgia annual registration guide
- Georgia LLC rules
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