Short answer: $110 to file, about $110 in year one, and about $60 a year after that. Formation fee.
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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$110
Formation fee.
Each year after
$60
Flat $60 annually.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $110 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $149 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $110 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $309 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Georgia compares
Georgia's LLC filing fee is $110. That's the 24th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Georgia runs $6 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $110 | 24 of 51 |
| Alabama | $208 | 6 of 51 |
| South Carolina | $125 | 20 of 51 |
| District of Columbia | $99 | 35 of 51 |
| Florida | $125 | 20 of 51 |
| North Carolina | $128 | 19 of 51 |
Georgia fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $110 | $100 statutory fee plus a $10 service charge, applies equally to online and mail-in filings. |
| Annual Registration | $60 | annual, Between January 1 and April 1 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $35 | 30 days |
| Change of registered agent | $0 | Can be updated during the annual registration filing without a separate form. |
| Amendment | $30 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $20 | |
| Certificate of Authority | $235 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Certificate of Termination (Form CD 415) | $0 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $166 to $175 | county |
LLC cost and fees: Georgia questions
What is the Georgia LLC filing fee?
$110 for Articles of Organization. $100 statutory fee plus a $10 service charge, applies equally to online and mail-in filings.
How much does a Georgia LLC cost per year?
About $60 a year in state fees. Flat $60 annually.
Is it cheaper to file a Georgia LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Georgia?
2-business-day processing for $100, Same-Day service for $250, and 1-hour service for $1,000.
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.