Form a Georgia LLC — or skip the wait entirely

Georgia is one of the top states for business, anchored by Atlanta — a major hub for logistics, technology, film production, and Fortune 500 headquarters. With a $100 filing fee and $50/year annual registration, Georgia offers cost-effective formation in a business-rich environment.

The Peach State is home to Home Depot, UPS, Coca-Cola, and Delta. Hartsfield-Jackson is the world's busiest airport. Georgia also has a thriving film industry and a rapidly growing tech sector.

Georgia's 5.39% flat income tax places it in the middle tier. For non-residents without Georgia operations, Wyoming or Arizona are more cost-effective — and a ready-made Wyoming LLC removes the formation queue altogether. If you specifically need a state for outside investors, see Delaware, or read the full picture for the United States.

Forming a Georgia LLC means filing Articles of Organization, waiting for state approval, then applying to the IRS for an EIN. Until that EIN lands, no bank or processor will fully onboard you. A ready-made Wyoming LLC already exists and already has its EIN — so the moment the transfer completes you can bank and invoice.

Both routes are legitimate. Choose Georgia when in-state presence matters; choose ready-made Wyoming when speed, privacy, and no state income tax matter more. We can also register a brand-new LLC for you in Georgia or any state on request — see pricing below.

All fees below are sourced from the Georgia Secretary of State fee schedule.

Step 1: Choose your LLC name

Search for available names on the Georgia Business Entity Search. Your name must include "Limited Liability Company," "LLC," or "L.L.C." Ensure the name is distinguishable from existing entities on file.

Step 2: Appoint a registered agent

Every Georgia LLC must have a registered agent with a physical street address in Georgia. The agent must be available during normal business hours to accept legal documents on behalf of the LLC.

Step 3: File Articles of Organization

File online through the Georgia Secretary of State. The filing requires:

• LLC name with designator
• Registered agent name and Georgia address
• Principal office address
• Name and address of each organizer
• Mailing address
• $100 filing fee

Step 4: Create an Operating Agreement

While not always legally required in Georgia, an Operating Agreement is essential for banking, tax compliance, and internal governance. It establishes member rights, profit distribution, and management structure. We include a custom Operating Agreement in every formation package.

Step 5: Obtain an EIN

Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS. This is your LLC's tax ID number, required for banking, hiring, and tax filings. Online application is available for those with an SSN; fax or mail application for international applicants without an SSN. (A ready-made Wyoming LLC skips this step — the EIN already exists.)

Step 6: Register for Georgia taxes (if applicable)

If you will sell taxable goods or services in Georgia, register with the Georgia Department of Revenue for applicable tax accounts including sales tax and income tax withholding if you have employees.

1. Annual registration: Due April 1 each year. Fee: $50.
2. Federal tax filing: Form 5472 with pro forma 1120 for foreign-owned LLCs.
3. Georgia income tax: 5.39% flat rate on GA-sourced income.
4. Sales tax: Register with GA Department of Revenue if applicable.
5. Registered agent: Maintain agent with GA address.
6. FinCEN BOI Report: Required.

Georgia has no franchise tax for LLCs. The $50/year annual registration is one of the lowest in the Southeast. The 5.39% income tax only applies to GA-sourced income. By contrast, a ready-made Wyoming LLC carries no state income tax at all.

Georgia offers same-day expedited for $100. Standard online takes 3–7 business days. Even at its fastest, the EIN still follows afterwards — which is why founders who need to bank today choose a ready-made company with the EIN already in place.

Prefer speed and privacy? A ready-made Wyoming LLC with its EIN already issued is transferred into your name within 24 hours — browse available companies. Want a brand-new entity registered specifically in Georgia (or any state)? We do that too:

Over five years, Georgia state fees total roughly $350 ($100 filing + 5 × $50). Moderate cost — compare with Arizona ($50) or Wyoming. Comparing states? Read our Wyoming vs Delaware comparison guide for the full breakdown of top formation states.