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Georgia LLC formation
Start your Georgia LLC, usually filed within 1 business hour
HourLLC usually prepares and files your Georgia Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State within one business hour of a complete order (Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM and Friday 9 AM to 12 PM Eastern; orders placed after hours are usually filed by 10 AM the next business day). You pay our $99 service fee plus Georgia's $110 state filing fee and $275 same-day expedited filing fee, both passed through at cost, so your total is $484. An EIN from the IRS and an operating agreement are included.
- State fee at cost, shown up front
- EIN included
- Documents by email
At a glance
Georgia LLC: fees, speed and paperwork
Once we file, approval is up to the state. With the state rush included on every Georgia order, approval is expected the same business day. Every Georgia order is filed with the state's rush service: Same-day +$275. It's the state's own fee, passed through at cost with no service fee from us. Why rush is included: HourLLC files every Georgia order with the state's Same Day Expedited service instead of the standard queue. Georgia answers the same business day for filings it receives by noon (Georgia Secretary of State: expedited processing).
- State filing fee (paid to the state at cost)
- $110
- HourLLC service fee
- $99
- Includes Georgia same-day expedited filing (+$275 state rush fee)
- +$275
- Your total
- $484
- We file
- usually within 1 business hour
- State approval (rush included)
- Same business day
- Filing office
- Georgia Secretary of State
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Certified copy (state cost only)
- $20
- Certificate of Good Standing (state cost only)
- $10
State fees and processing times as researched in October 2026 and subject to change by Georgia. We confirm your exact state fee before we file. Certified copies and Good Standing certificates are optional; the required Georgia rush fee is charged at checkout at the state's cost. No service fee on any of them.
Official Georgia fee source: official state fee page. Fees checked October 23, 2026; the price at checkout is what the state charges us, including any card or portal fee it adds.
How it works
Forming an LLC in Georgia with HourLLC
- Pick a name. Your Georgia LLC name must include an LLC designator such as "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company" and must not already be taken. We check availability before filing; give us a backup name on the form in case your first choice is taken.
- Fill out a 3 minute form. Members, a Georgia registered agent, and your business address. Georgia filings are public records, so a business address rather than a home address is a common choice.
- Review and pay. One total: $99 plus Georgia's state fee and required rush fee at cost. No upsells.
- We usually file within 1 business hour. We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Georgia Secretary of State. When Georgia approves it, we email your filing receipt and stamped Articles of Organization as PDFs and keep them in Documents at My account. Then we get your EIN.
After your Georgia LLC is approved
Georgia LLCs file an annual registration with the Secretary of State between January 1 and April 1 each year, with a $60 fee. A late filing adds a $25 penalty.
Your EIN is included: we apply to the IRS for it together with your state filing, so you can open a business bank account and file taxes under the LLC.
Almost every state requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who accepts official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Georgia address, or use a commercial registered agent.
What every HourLLC order includes
- Name availability check before filing
- Articles of Organization usually filed with the state within 1 business hour
- EIN from the IRS (federal tax ID)
- Free operating agreement
- Filing receipt and stamped, approved Articles of Organization, emailed as PDFs
- Annual report reminders, free with every LLC
Choosing a Georgia LLC formation service
Compare the all-in price, not the starting price. Ask each service: is the EIN included, is an operating agreement included, when exactly do you file, and what renews every year? With HourLLC the answer is one price ($99 plus Georgia's fee at cost), EIN and operating agreement included, usually filed within 1 business hour, and no yearly fee for the LLC itself. See a side by side comparison.
Yearly cost after your Georgia LLC is formed
Georgia LLCs file an annual registration with the Secretary of State between January 1 and April 1 each year, with a $60 fee. A late filing adds a $25 penalty. We send free reminders before it is due.
Rules and costs
Georgia LLC requirements
On this page: Registered agent · EIN · Cost breakdown
Georgia registered agent
The registered agent's address must be a physical street address in Georgia where a person can be found in person.
On our order form you name your registered agent and their Georgia street address. It can be you, if you have a street address in Georgia, or a commercial registered agent service.
Getting an EIN for your Georgia LLC
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your LLC's federal tax ID. It comes from the IRS, not from Georgia, and the IRS does not charge for it. You need it to open a business bank account, hire employees and file business taxes. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
If your LLC will sell taxable goods or services or hire employees, you may also need to register for Georgia state tax accounts. That is a separate step with the state.
Georgia LLC cost breakdown
| State filing fee (one time) | $110 |
|---|---|
| Required state rush fee (Georgia same-day expedited filing) | $275 |
| Yearly report or tax (January 1 to April 1) | $60 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $35 |
| Registered agent | $0 if you serve yourself; a commercial service charges its own yearly fee |
Add our $99 service fee once, at formation. There is no yearly HourLLC fee for the LLC itself.
Checked on official Georgia sources on November 5, 2026: registered agent, name reservation. Rules and fees can change; we confirm them before we file.
FAQ
Georgia LLC questions, answered
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Georgia?
Georgia charges a $110 state filing fee for a new LLC, and every Georgia order includes its same-day expedited filing (+$275 state rush fee). HourLLC adds a flat $99 service fee, so your total is $484. That includes your EIN and an operating agreement. The state fee is passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
How long does it take to get an LLC in Georgia?
We usually file within 1 business hour of a complete order during business hours. After that, approval is up to the Georgia Secretary of State. With the required state rush, approval is expected the same business day. Some filings take longer; the state sets the pace, not us.
Can I rush my Georgia LLC?
Every Georgia order is filed with the state's rush service: Same-day +$275. It's the state's own fee, passed through at cost with no service fee from us.
Does a Georgia LLC have to file an annual report?
Georgia LLCs file an annual registration with the Secretary of State between January 1 and April 1 each year, with a $60 fee. A late filing adds a $25 penalty. We send free reminders with every LLC so you do not miss it.
What is the Georgia formation document called?
In Georgia the document that creates your LLC is the Articles of Organization, filed with the Georgia Secretary of State. We prepare it from your order, file it, and email you the stamped, approved copy as a PDF.
Do I need a registered agent in Georgia?
Yes, like almost every state, Georgia requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who can accept official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Georgia address, or use a commercial registered agent and give us that address when you order.
Is the EIN really included?
Yes. The IRS issues EINs for free, and we prepare and submit the application for you together with your state filing, at no extra charge. You will usually need the EIN to open a business bank account or hire employees.
Who can be a registered agent in Georgia?
The registered agent's address must be a physical street address in Georgia where a person can be found in person.
How do I get an EIN for my Georgia LLC?
An EIN is a free federal tax ID from the IRS. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your Georgia state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
Other states
Forming an LLC somewhere else?
We file in all 50 states and DC at the same $99 service fee. Each state sets its own filing fee and speed.
Nearby states
Sources checked October 2026: Georgia filing requirements