Your EIN is your federal tax ID from the IRS. Your Georgia control number identifies the entity on the Secretary of State's records. Banks usually ask for both.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Georgia Secretary of State sources reviewed October 30, 2026 (fee schedule effective September 6, 2025). Confirm current fees with the Corporations Division before filing.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Georgia filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount the state bills, and anyone can file directly on eCorp for no service fee.
- Filed on eCorp, the Georgia SOS portal
- We track your January 1 to April 1 window
- Cited to O.C.G.A. Title 14
- Talk to a filer: (386) 465-3937
The forks in the road.
What to have ready
- Form the entity
- Get the EIN
- Register for Georgia tax accounts if needed
- Bring both to the bank
EIN vs. Your Georgia Control Number
Georgia law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | Georgia rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | Issued by the IRS at no charge. | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
Related Georgia reading.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Georgia filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount the state bills, and anyone can file directly on eCorp for no service fee.
What Georgia owners ask us
Usually for banking and payroll. Check IRS guidance.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Yes. You can file directly with the Georgia Corporations Division online for the state fee alone. Our service fee is separate and optional.
Georgia Secretary of State