Short answer: File Certificate of Termination (Form CD 415) with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division for $0. Georgia does not require a tax clearance certificate to dissolve.
We've pulled these figures from the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Georgia
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Georgia does not require a tax clearance certificate to dissolve.
- File Certificate of Termination (Form CD 415) with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division and pay $0.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Georgia compares
Georgia's dissolution filing fee is $0. That ties for the lowest of the 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Georgia comes in $32.5 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| Alabama | $150 | 3 of 48 |
| South Carolina | $15 | 35 of 48 |
| District of Columbia | $220 | 1 of 48 |
| Florida | $25 | 26 of 48 |
| North Carolina | $30 | 25 of 48 |
Georgia fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Registration | $60 | annual, Between January 1 and April 1 |
| Certificate of Termination (Form CD 415) | $0 |
Dissolving an LLC: Georgia questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Georgia?
File Certificate of Termination (Form CD 415) with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division ($0). Georgia does not require a tax clearance certificate to dissolve.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Georgia?
Georgia does not require a tax clearance certificate to dissolve.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. $25 penalty.
How much does it cost to dissolve a Georgia LLC?
$0 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.