Form a Georgia LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Georgia LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Georgia | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Registration | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| State tax or yearly charge | See below | Yes, see below | Paid to the state |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Georgia LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
Georgia LLCs file an Annual Registration every year. It is due between January 1 and April 1 each year. The first one is due between January 1 and April 1 of the year after the LLC is formed.
An LLC taxed as a partnership or disregarded entity pays no Georgia net worth tax; an LLC that elects to be taxed as a corporation is subject to Georgia net worth tax, reported on Form 600 or 600S
You also need a registered agent in Georgia every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Georgia address and are there in business hours.
- Georgia lets you prepay the Annual Registration for multiple years at once; the yearly April 1 deadline does not apply for years already covered.
- An LLC that does not file its Annual Registration can be administratively dissolved by the Secretary of State.
- Names may only use English letters, numerals and standard keyboard symbols, up to 80 characters.
What a "$0" Georgia LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Georgia filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Georgia filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Georgia filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Georgia filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Georgia?
Georgia charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: Georgia LLCs file an Annual Registration every year. It is due between January 1 and April 1 each year.
What are the yearly costs of a Georgia LLC?
Georgia LLCs file an Annual Registration every year. It is due between January 1 and April 1 each year. An LLC taxed as a partnership or disregarded entity pays no Georgia net worth tax; an LLC that elects to be taxed as a corporation is subject to Georgia net worth tax, reported on Form 600 or 600S You also need a registered agent in Georgia every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Georgia LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Georgia?
No. The Georgia filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
