State-Specific Filing Information

Use the form below to learn the initial and annual requirements for forming and maintaining a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) in the state of your choice.

Form your new Corporation in Georgia

Below is a list of the initial and ongoing requirements to form and maintain an incorporation in Georgia.

Initial Filing Requirements:

State Filing Fee

The minimum filing fee in the state of Georgia is $200.00. If you would like to compare this to other states filing fees, click here.

Corporate Name Identifiers:

The name that you choose for a Georgia corporation must be distinguishable from any other registered or authorized Georgia business entity and any reserved names on record. The name of the corporation must contain one of the following words as a corporate identifier:

Corporation, "Company", "Incorporated", "Limited" or contain the abbreviation "Inc.", Corp.", "Co". or "Ltd." The name shall not exceed 80 characters, including spaces and punctuation.

Specific Purpose Requirements

Georgia does not require a specific purpose to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.

Directors:

Georgia has the following director requirements for a corporation.
Number of directors required: One or more	Residence requirements: No Requirement	Age requirements: Must be a natural person at least 18 years old

Directors are not required to be listed in the Articles / Certificate of Incorporation.

Officers:

Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) are not required to be listed in the articles / certificate of incorporation.

Stock Information

The standard number of authorized shares in Georgia is 1000 shares, with no-par value. An increase in the number of authorized shares or par value may affect the initial filing fees.

Annual Filing Requirements:

There is an Annual Report that must be received by the state of Georgia between January 1st and April 1st. The fee for this filing is: $30.00

Forms and payment, as required, should be sent to:

Secretary of State Corporations Division 2 Martin Luther King Dr. PO Box 23038 Atlanta, GA 30334-1505

Taxes

For more information on taxes, visit the State of Georgia Tax Information Website.

S Corporation

S Corporation status is recognized by the State of Georgia.. A state election, separate from the federal election, is not required.

License Requirements

Georgia requires most businesses to obtain a business license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the licence requirements for your particular profession.

Special Requirements (if any)

None.

If you are ready to form your own corporation or Limited Liability Company, you can start the process by filing out our quick quote, or you can call one of our incorporation specialists at 800.421.2661.