Both cost $110 to form and $60 a year to register in Georgia. Corporations also publish a $40 newspaper notice and list three officers. Tax treatment differs, so ask a tax adviser.
Georgia Secretary of StateGeorgia.govGeorgia 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.
LLC
O.C.G.A. 14-11. $110 formation, no publication, $60 annual registration.
Georgia Secretary of StateCorporation
O.C.G.A. 14-2. $110 formation, $40 newspaper notice, $60 annual registration listing CEO, CFO and Secretary.
Georgia.govWhat to have ready
- Compare state fees
- Decide on ownership and management
- Ask a tax adviser about S-corp election
LLC vs. Corporation in Georgia: Fees, Filings and Taxes
LLC vs. Corporation in Georgia: Fees, Filings and Taxes
Georgia first-year cost
State fee (at cost)
$110
Our service fee
$149
Add-ons and notice
$0
Total before shipping
$259
Next spring, budget $60 for the annual registration (January 1 to April 1).
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Georgia law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | Georgia rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | O.C.G.A. 14-11. $110 formation, no publication, $60 annual registration. | Georgia Secretary of State |
| Corporation | O.C.G.A. 14-2. $110 formation, $40 newspaper notice, $60 annual registration listing CEO, CFO and Secretary. | Georgia.gov |
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
The LLC, by the $40 newspaper notice. State fees are otherwise the same.
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