Georgia LLC Cost (2026)

See Georgia LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

Georgia LLC cost starts with the $110 Secretary of State formation filing, which Georgia describes as a $100 filing fee plus a $10 service charge. The recurring state filing is the $60 annual registration, which is due every year between January 1 and April 1.

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, Georgia Department of Revenue, Georgia Department of Labor, local governments, IRS, and qualified professionals.

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If you are trying to decide…	Short answer
What is the Georgia LLC filing fee?	$110 total: $100 filing fee + $10 service charge
What is the annual state filing?	$60 annual registration
When is annual registration due?	January 1 through April 1
Late annual registration penalty	$25
Is a registered agent required?	Yes, with a Georgia physical street address
Is name reservation required?	No, but it is available
Is EIN included?	No. EIN is separate and free from IRS
Is a local business license separate?	Usually yes; Georgia often uses local occupational tax certificates

For many Georgia LLCs, the practical order is:

Search name -> choose registered agent -> file Articles of Organization -> create operating agreement -> get EIN if needed -> register DOR tax accounts if required -> check local occupational tax certificate -> calendar annual registration

Georgia LLC cost at a glance

Cost or requirement	Amount	What to know
Articles of Organization	$110	$100 filing fee + $10 service charge
Annual registration	$60	$50 filing fee + $10 service charge
Late annual registration penalty	$25	Applies if annual registration is late
Amended annual registration	$30	Used to update certain information
Name reservation	$35	$25 filing fee + $10 service charge; optional
Reinstatement after administrative dissolution	$260	$250 filing fee + $10 service charge
Registered agent service	Varies	Optional if you use a commercial provider
EIN	$0	Free directly from IRS
Georgia DOR registration	Generally no state filing fee shown	Register through Georgia Tax Center when required
Local occupational tax certificate	Varies	City or county fee depends on location and activity

Formation filing cost

Georgia Secretary of State’s domestic entity guide lists the LLC filing at $110, made up of a $100 filing fee and $10 service charge. Online filing can generate the Articles of Organization through the system. Paper-online and mail routes can require drafted Articles and a transmittal form.

The $110 formation filing does not include:

EIN
Registered agent service
Sales and use tax account
Withholding account
Unemployment insurance account
Local occupational tax certificate
Professional licenses
Accountant or attorney fees
Formation-company service packages

Annual registration cost

Georgia LLCs file an annual registration every year. The Secretary of State lists the annual registration fee for LLCs at $60, made up of a $50 filing fee and $10 service charge.

The initial annual registration is due between January 1 and April 1 of the year after formation. Future annual registrations are also filed between January 1 and April 1.

Local and tax costs

Georgia does not have one statewide general business license for every LLC. The Secretary of State’s First Stop Business Information Center says almost every business also needs a city or county business license, and local permits may apply.

For tax accounts, Georgia DOR directs LLCs to register through the Georgia Tax Center when required. A business selling taxable goods or services may need a sales and use tax account, and employers may need withholding and unemployment accounts.

Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to form a Georgia LLC?

Georgia Secretary of State lists the domestic LLC formation filing at $110 total: $100 filing fee plus $10 service charge.

How much is the Georgia LLC annual registration?

The annual registration fee is $60, and the late filing penalty is $25.

Does Georgia require a local business license?

Often yes. Georgia commonly uses city or county occupational tax certificates. The issuing office depends on where the business is located or operating.

Is EIN free?

Yes, when requested directly from IRS.

Official resources

TimeSee Georgia LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a Georgia LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand Georgia registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.ArticlesLearn 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.AgreementLearn what a Georgia LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.EINLearn when a Georgia LLC needs an EIN in 2026, how to apply through the IRS for free, and how EIN timing affects banking, payroll, and tax accounts.

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