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Form your business in Georgia

Start your LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Nonprofit in Georgia with a guided, step-by-step workflow tailored to your entity type - and know the state filing fee before you begin.

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Forming an LLC in Georgia costs $100 in state filing fees, which is right at the national median: 17 of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. A corporation files for $100 and a nonprofit for $100. Below: the fee table, what else you pay in year one, and the questions founders ask before filing here.

Georgia state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Georgia Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$100
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$100
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$100

Note: $100 online (base); $110 by mail.

Estimated state filing fees, separate from EazeAccounts service fees. Some states set a minimum that can rise with authorized shares, and expedited or online filing may differ. Fees last verified May 2026; confirm the current amount with the Georgia Secretary of State before filing.

What an LLC costs every year in Georgia

Annual Registration

$50

Between January 1 and April 1 each year Late filing adds a $25 penalty; the state can dissolve the LLC after that.

State tax on the LLC

Georgia has no franchise tax on LLCs. LLC income passes through to the owners' state income tax, which is a flat rate of 5.19 percent for 2025 and scheduled to keep falling.

How long Georgia takes

Online filings typically take about seven business days. Two-day expedited processing costs $100; same-day is $250.

What is different about Georgia

• The $100 online fee rises to $110 if you file by mail.
• Georgia lets you pay for up to three years of annual registration at once.
• A Georgia LLC must have a registered agent with a street address in the state; a P.O. box is not accepted.

Guide reviewed September 2026 against the Georgia Secretary of State and tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Georgia street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.
EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.
Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Georgia. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.
Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Georgia

What is Georgia's annual fee for an LLC?: The Annual Registration is $50, due between January 1 and April 1. Filing late adds $25 and risks dissolution.
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Georgia?: $100 online or $110 by mail. Expedited processing is $100 for two days or $250 for same day.
How long does Georgia take to approve an LLC?: About seven business days for a standard online filing. Pay for expedite if you need it faster.
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Georgia?: The Georgia state filing fee for an LLC is $100, paid once when you file the formation document. That is right at the national median: 17 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.
Do I need a registered agent in Georgia?: Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Georgia who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.
What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?: The state fee goes to the Georgia Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.
Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?: Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.

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Georgia state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Georgia Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$100
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$100
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$100

Note: $100 online (base); $110 by mail.

What an LLC costs every year in Georgia

Annual Registration

$50

Between January 1 and April 1 each year Late filing adds a $25 penalty; the state can dissolve the LLC after that.

State tax on the LLC

Georgia has no franchise tax on LLCs. LLC income passes through to the owners' state income tax, which is a flat rate of 5.19 percent for 2025 and scheduled to keep falling.

How long Georgia takes

Online filings typically take about seven business days. Two-day expedited processing costs $100; same-day is $250.

What is different about Georgia

• The $100 online fee rises to $110 if you file by mail.

• Georgia lets you pay for up to three years of annual registration at once.

• A Georgia LLC must have a registered agent with a street address in the state; a P.O. box is not accepted.

Guide reviewed September 2026 against the Georgia Secretary of State and tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Georgia street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.

EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.

Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Georgia. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.

Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Georgia

What is Georgia's annual fee for an LLC?

The Annual Registration is $50, due between January 1 and April 1. Filing late adds $25 and risks dissolution.

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Georgia?

$100 online or $110 by mail. Expedited processing is $100 for two days or $250 for same day.

How long does Georgia take to approve an LLC?

About seven business days for a standard online filing. Pay for expedite if you need it faster.

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Georgia?

The Georgia state filing fee for an LLC is $100, paid once when you file the formation document. That is right at the national median: 17 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.

Do I need a registered agent in Georgia?

Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Georgia who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.

What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?

The state fee goes to the Georgia Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.

Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?

Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.