How Much Does an LLC Cost in Georgia?

Many Georgia business owners plan their LLC budget around figures that no longer apply. Older guides still show a $100 filing charge and a $50 annual registration, but the current minimum to form a Georgia LLC is $110, paid when you file your Articles of Organization.

Planning around the wrong number can lead to a rejected filing, a missed annual registration, or paying a service for something the IRS provides at no charge. A useful budget separates the required state charges from the optional and recurring costs tied to your own choices.

At King of Kings Business and Tax Advisory LLC, we have guided Atlanta-area business owners through Georgia formations since 2012, coordinating each business registration with the company’s initial tax setup. The sections below break down every current cost.

Georgia Charges $110 to Form an LLC

Filing your Articles of Organization is the one charge every Georgia LLC pays to come into existence. Under the Georgia Secretary of State fee schedule effective September 6, 2025, the Georgia LLC filing fee is $110, made up of a $100 filing fee and a $10 service charge. The same $110 applies whether you file online or on paper, so your submission method does not change the amount.

Standard processing adds no expedited charge. Online filings generally clear within five to seven business days, and paper filings take about 15 business days, according to the state’s LLC filing procedures.

The $110 covers registration only. Several optional and recurring charges, listed on the current Corporations Division fee schedule, can add to your first-year total.

Build a First-Year LLC Budget Beyond the Filing Fee

Your first-year budget depends on choices the $110 filing fee does not capture. The table below sorts the most common Georgia LLC costs by amount, requirement, and timing.

Every Georgia LLC must name a registered agent, and the state charges nothing for the designation, so you can serve as your own agent at no cost if you have a Georgia street address and are available during business hours. An EIN is also free directly from the IRS, which means any company that bills you for one is charging for a task you can complete yourself.

Professional and local costs stay variable for a reason. Registered agent services, operating agreement help, and county business license fees depend on the provider and your location, so ask for a quote rather than rely on a general average.

Plan for the $60 Georgia Annual Registration

Georgia LLCs owe an annual registration to stay in good standing, and this is the recurring cost most new owners forget. Your first annual registration is due between January 1 and April 1 of the calendar year after you form, and the same window applies every year after that. The annual registration fee is $60, which breaks down into a $50 fee and a $10 service charge.

Filing late adds a $25 penalty, according to the Secretary of State’s annual registration guide. An LLC that keeps missing the deadline can be administratively dissolved, which strips its authority to operate until it is reinstated. Keeping the date on your calendar protects both your standing and the limited liability protection the LLC provides.

This $60 registration is separate from taxes. Income, sales, payroll, and local taxes depend on how your business earns and where it operates, and the state registration charge does not cover any of them.

Separate State Charges From Professional Service Fees

The $110 formation charge and the $60 renewal go to the state, not to any service provider. Professional support is a separate decision that may add a charge for document preparation, registered agent service, operating agreement work, tax registrations, or an entity tax election. What you pay depends on which of these you need.

Since 2012, King of Kings Business and Tax Advisory LLC has helped Georgia owners sort the required state filings from the optional professional work, in English and Spanish. A complimentary consultation can map which items apply to your business and which you can skip. The right scope is what sets the cost, so we do not attach a price to our services before we understand your situation.

Georgia LLC Cost FAQs

Can Georgia Refund an LLC Filing Fee If I Change My Mind?

No. Georgia lists all filing fees as non-refundable and non-transferable, so the $110 you pay for your Articles of Organization stays with the state even if you dissolve the LLC or drop the plan. Confirm your entity name and details before you submit. A corrected refiling means paying the $110 charge again.

How Much Does It Cost to Register an Out-of-State LLC in Georgia?

An out-of-state LLC pays $235 for a Certificate of Authority to transact business in Georgia, which covers a $225 fee and a $10 service charge. This foreign qualification applies to a company formed in another state, and it is separate from the $110 domestic formation charge.

Can I Pay Georgia LLC Filing Charges With Cash?

No. The Georgia Secretary of State does not accept cash for these filings. You can pay by credit or debit card, check, certified bank check, or money order, and each filing needs its own separate payment.

Review Your Georgia LLC Budget Before You File

You now have the current Georgia figures: $110 to form your LLC, $60 for the annual registration, and a short list of optional charges. Many new owners miss the timing between that state filing and the tax decisions that follow, such as your EIN and your first-year elections.

A complimentary consultation turns those pieces into one clear budget and a plan to file correctly the first time. Call King of Kings Business and Tax Advisory LLC at 678-249-9899 or contact us online to coordinate your Georgia formation with your initial tax setup, serving business owners across Atlanta and Gwinnett County.