Foreign LLCs and corporations obtain a Certificate of Authority for $235 and then file the annual registration each January 1 to April 1. Operating without one can bring a $500 penalty.
Georgia Secretary of StateGeorgia Secretary of StateGeorgia 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.
Annual registration schedule
Every Georgia LLC and corporation files between January 1 and April 1. State fee $60 ($50 plus $10 service charge) per year; $25 late penalty after April 1; prepay up to 3 years.
Georgia Secretary of StateWhat to have ready
- Get a good standing certificate from your home state
- Appoint a Georgia registered agent
- File the Certificate of Authority
Registering an Out-of-State LLC or Corporation in Georgia
Georgia law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | Georgia rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Certificate of Authority $235. Late filing penalty $500 plus fees. | Georgia Secretary of State |
| Annual registration schedule | Every Georgia LLC and corporation files between January 1 and April 1. State fee $60 ($50 plus $10 service charge) per year; $25 late penalty after April 1; prepay up to 3 years. | Georgia Secretary of State |
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
January 1 to April 1, like domestic entities.
Georgia Secretary of StateYes. 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