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Forming a company in Georgia

Georgia pairs a low $50 annual registration with Atlanta — a genuine logistics, film and technology hub with the world’s busiest airport attached.

LLC, all in
$309
Corporation, all in
$306
Every year after
$50 every year
Typical timeline
Typically 2–5 business days, with same-day expedited options.
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The Short Version

Is Georgia right for you?

Georgia is a practical choice when your business touches physical goods. Atlanta is one of the country’s major distribution nodes, the port of Savannah is among the fastest-growing on the east coast, and Hartsfield-Jackson moves more passengers than any airport in the world.

The state keeps its own costs modest — a $50 annual registration and a straightforward filing process — while offering an economy diverse enough that a Georgia entity carries real commercial weight.

Two things to note. The annual registration is due by 1 April regardless of when you formed, which trips up founders used to anniversary-based deadlines. And organiser details appear on the public filing, so privacy is limited.

Best suited to
  • Import/export, logistics and distribution businesses
  • eCommerce sellers using southeastern fulfilment centres
  • Film, media and technology companies drawn to Atlanta
Worth knowing first
  • The 1 April annual registration deadline is fixed, not anniversary-based
  • Organiser details appear on the public record
  • State income tax applies to Georgia-sourced income
Tax Snapshot

What Georgia taxes

A summary, not advice — your actual position depends on where you live, where your customers are, and how the company is treated federally.

Income tax

Flat rate applied to Georgia-sourced income, currently in the mid-5% range and legislated to fall

Sales tax

4% state rate plus local rates, commonly 7–8% combined

Franchise tax

None for LLCs. A net worth tax applies to corporations

Good

Georgia for a non-resident founder

Straightforward for non-residents, and a strong fit if any part of your supply chain moves through the southeast. Expect your name on the public filing.

Staying Compliant

What Georgia asks for every year

Formation is the easy part. These are the obligations that keep the company alive — and the ones people forget.

  1. 01

    Annual Registration

    Due by 1 April every year, $50. The deadline is fixed for all companies regardless of formation date.

  2. 02

    Registered Agent

    A Georgia street address, maintained continuously.

  3. 03

    Sales Tax

    Selling taxable goods into Georgia requires separate registration with the Department of Revenue.

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Check Georgia against another state

Switch entity type or state and the total updates instantly. The state filing fee is always included.

1 · Entity type
2 · State of formation
Total to form your company
$304LLC

All-in — our service fee and the Wyoming state filing fee are both included.

Ongoing state cost
$60 minimum every year
Typical processing
1–5 business days, then your EIN
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State fees reviewed August 2026 and can change without notice — we confirm your exact total in writing before anything is filed. Ongoing state costs are the state’s own charges and are not marked up by us.

Georgia FAQ

Questions we get about Georgia

When is my Georgia annual registration due?

By 1 April, every year, no matter when you formed. If you incorporate in November, your first registration is still due the following 1 April. We diarise it for every Georgia client.

Why choose Georgia over Florida?

Both serve the southeast well. Georgia is cheaper to keep — $50 against $138.75 — and stronger for inland logistics. Florida is faster to file and better positioned for Latin American trade.

FormationXperts is not a law firm and does not provide legal or tax advice. Where needed, we coordinate with licensed professionals. We prepare and file your paperwork correctly; final approval and timelines are determined by the relevant government authority.

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We will confirm your exact total in writing first — and tell you if a different state would serve you better.

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