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Georgia LLC Cost Calculator

US rates · checked 20 Oct 2026

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Leave at $0 if you or someone with an address in the state acts as your registered agent.

Off: the first report or tax is counted from year 2. Check the state's due date; some bill it in the year you form.

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For example name reservation, publication, an operating agreement or a DBA.

Georgia LLC cost over 3 years
$230.00
$110.00to form
$60.00state fees a year
$0total $230.00
  • Filing fee
  • Annual registration
Georgia filing fee · Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation$110.00
Annual registration × 2 · $60 a year (annual registration)$120.00
Registered agent × 3$0.00
Other one-time costs$0.00
Total over 3 years$230.00

Both fees include a $10 service charge ($100 + $10 formation; $50 + $10 annual registration due Jan 1 to Apr 1).

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How the Georgia LLC cost calculation works

How much is an LLC in Georgia? $110 to file with the state, then $60 a year (annual registration). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $110 in state fees and three years cost $230. Add a registered agent or other costs to see your own total.

  1. File with the state: $110

    Georgia charges $110 for a standard LLC filing. Expedited processing costs extra.

  2. Keep it active: $60 a year (annual registration)

    Miss it and the state can add late fees or dissolve the LLC, even when the filing is free. Most states let you file online.

  3. Registered agent: free if you act as your own

    Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in Georgia. You can be your own, or pay a service a yearly fee; enter it above.

  4. Other costs depend on your business

    Both fees include a $10 service charge ($100 + $10 formation; $50 + $10 annual registration due Jan 1 to Apr 1).

Worked example. Over 3 years, a Georgia LLC with no paid registered agent costs $230 in state fees: the $110 filing fee plus $120 in annual registration fees (2 × $60).

Georgia LLC Cost FAQ

How much is an LLC in Georgia?

$110 to form, then $60 a year (annual registration). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $110 in state fees and three years cost $230. A paid registered agent and any publication or license fees are on top.

What is the Georgia LLC filing fee?

$110 for a standard filing of the formation document, checked on the official Georgia site on 20 Oct 2026.

Does Georgia charge an annual fee for LLCs?

Yes: $60 a year (annual registration). Both fees include a $10 service charge ($100 + $10 formation; $50 + $10 annual registration due Jan 1 to Apr 1).

How much does a Georgia LLC cost per year?

$60 a year in state fees, plus a registered agent if you pay one.

How does Georgia compare with other states?

Georgia's filing fee is $110. 28 of the 50 states and DC charge less to file, and 2 others charge the same $110. The median filing fee is $100, and fees run from $35 to $500.

Do I need to pay for a registered agent?

No. You can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in the state and are available in business hours. A service costs extra each year.

Are there other costs to start an LLC?

An EIN from the IRS is free. You may also need a local business license, a DBA, or a professional operating agreement.

Sources: Georgia official source · IRS: Get an employer identification number (free)

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