Georgia LLC: A Growing Business State

Georgia has become one of the fastest-growing states for business formation. Anchored by Atlanta's booming tech and film industries, the state offers low filing fees, reasonable taxes, and a business-friendly regulatory environment. Here is what you need to know about forming a Georgia LLC.

Why Georgia?

• Low filing fee: $100 for online filing.
• Growing economy: Georgia is home to 18 Fortune 500 companies and a rapidly expanding startup ecosystem.
• Reasonable taxes: Georgia's flat income tax rate of 5.49% is moderate, and there is no franchise tax for LLCs.
• Simple formation: Straightforward online filing through the Georgia Secretary of State.

How to Form

1. Choose your name. Must include "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company." Search the Georgia Secretary of State's business search tool.
2. File Articles of Organization. File online at the Georgia Corporations Division website. Fee: $100 (online) or $110 (by mail).
3. Appoint a registered agent. Must have a Georgia street address.
4. Get your EIN. Free from the IRS.
5. Create an operating agreement. Not required by Georgia law, but highly recommended.
6. File annual registration. Due between January 1 and April 1 each year. Fee: $50.

Georgia LLC Taxes

• State income tax: Flat rate of 5.49% (as of 2026). Georgia has been gradually reducing its rate.
• No franchise tax for LLCs.
• Net worth tax: Does not apply to LLCs taxed as partnerships or disregarded entities.

Annual Costs

• Annual registration: $50/year
• Registered agent: $50–$125/year
• State income tax: 5.49% on LLC income

Form Your Georgia LLC

Georgia's combination of low costs, a strong economy, and simple compliance makes it a great choice for business owners in the Southeast. Start your Georgia LLC with Sedes for $29 plus the $100 state fee.