Starter
$129+ state fee
For founders who want a clean US LLC filed without extras.
- US LLC filing (state fee separate)
- No EIN included — self-file with the IRS, or add for $49
- Guided founder intake
- Order tracking
- Document checklist
Georgia LLC formation
Form an LLC in Georgia.
Georgia is a straightforward, mid-priced state: $100 to file online, $50 a year to stay registered. The one thing worth learning early is that its renewal deadline is a fixed calendar window, not your anniversary.
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$100
State filing fee
$110 if filed on paper
$50/yr
Annual registration
$60 by paper; multi-year options exist
5–7 days
Processing time
Business days online; ~15 by paper
Why founders choose Georgia
What a Georgia LLC gives you.
1
Mid-priced with no surprises
At $100 to file and $50 a year, Georgia sits between Colorado's economy and Nevada's expense without carrying a franchise tax or a publication requirement. Georgia's net worth tax applies to corporations, not LLCs, so a standard LLC's state obligation really is just the registration fee.
2
You can pay several years at once
Georgia sells two-year and three-year annual registrations alongside the single year. If your main compliance risk is forgetting a deadline rather than the fee itself, prepaying three years removes the problem outright — an option most states do not offer.
3
A genuine business base, not just a filing address
Atlanta is a real operating market with logistics, fintech and film industry depth. If you have or expect actual Georgia activity — staff, an office, customers — forming here avoids the foreign qualification you would otherwise need on top of an out-of-state LLC.
Worth knowing before you choose
Georgia's annual registration is due between 1 January and 1 April every year regardless of when you formed, so an LLC filed in November faces its first renewal within weeks. Processing is also slower than the one-to-two days commonly quoted: roughly 7 business days online and 15 on paper, with expedite options at $120 for two-day and $275 for same-day. Filing on paper costs $10 more at formation and $10 more each year.
Pricing
Packages for your Georgia LLC.
One-time service fee. The Georgia state filing fee is separate and shown at checkout.
Most popular
Growth
$249+ state fee
Most popular for founders who need everything to run correctly from day one.
- Everything in Starter
- EIN included — unlocks Stripe & US banking
- Registered Agent (1 year)
- Operating Agreement template
- Wyoming or Delaware recommended
Complete
$499+ state fee
For founders who want full setup, compliance monitoring, and priority support.
- Everything in Growth
- Annual compliance monitoring
- Compliance task reminders
- Priority founder support
- Business banking guidance
FAQ
Questions about Georgia LLCs.
Specific answers for forming and running an LLC in Georgia.
View full pricing →When is my first Georgia annual registration due?
In the 1 January to 1 April window of the year after you form — and that window is fixed for everyone, not tied to your formation date. Form in late autumn and your first renewal arrives quickly. It is the single most common Georgia compliance surprise.
Does my Georgia LLC owe the net worth tax?
Georgia's net worth tax applies to corporations rather than standard LLCs, so an LLC taxed as a partnership or disregarded entity generally does not owe it. If you elect corporate taxation the analysis changes, which is a conversation for your accountant rather than for us.
Do I need to live in Georgia to form an LLC there?
No. Georgia has no residency or citizenship requirement for LLC members. You need a Registered Agent with a physical Georgia address, which RazorFile provides.
Should I form in Georgia if I don't operate there?
Probably not. Georgia is a sensible choice when you have real Georgia activity; if you do not, Wyoming costs less to maintain and Colorado files faster. Georgia's advantages are about being where your business is, not about arbitrage.
Do I need to understand US legal paperwork?
No. RazorFile keeps the process plain-language and organised so you know what is needed, what is paid, and what happens next at every stage of your order.
What is a Registered Agent and do I need one?
A Registered Agent is required for every US LLC, regardless of where you live. They receive official government and legal correspondence on your company's behalf at a physical address in your formation state. RazorFile provides this service.
Ready to form your Georgia LLC?
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