Short answer: File Certificate of Authority with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division for $235, and name a Georgia registered agent.
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.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Georgia
File Certificate of Authority with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division ($235). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Georgia registered agent.
Mandates a registered agent with a physical street address in the state.
How Georgia compares
Georgia's foreign LLC registration fee is $235. That's the 14th highest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Georgia runs $85 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $235 | 14 of 47 |
| Alabama | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| South Carolina | $110 | 29 of 47 |
| District of Columbia | $220 | 15 of 47 |
| Florida | $125 | 26 of 47 |
| North Carolina | $250 | 9 of 47 |
Georgia fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Registration | $60 | annual, Between January 1 and April 1 |
| Certificate of Authority | $235 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Georgia questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Georgia?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Georgia (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Georgia?
$235 to file Certificate of Authority.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Georgia?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Georgia. Mandates a registered agent with a physical street address in the state.
Does a foreign LLC file the Georgia annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Registration obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
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.