*IMPORTANT UPDATE: Some of the information below became outdated after Georgia updated their website and online filing system. Please access updated instructions here: https://www.llcuniversity.com/georgia...

Georgia’s cGov360 was replaced with eCorp in late 2015.

Georgia Corporations Division - eCorp:
https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/

Georgia requires that all LLCs (both Domestic and Foreign) pay a $50 Annual Registration Fee each year. This is due regardless of income or business activity. The purpose of the Georgia LLC Annual Registration Fee is to keep your LLC’s contact information updated with the GA Secretary of State.

In most states, this is referred to as your Annual Report, but the official name in Georgia is the Annual Registration Fee. The State does not send you a reminder to pay your Annual Registration Fee.

It is your responsibility to make sure you pay and update your records on time each year.

You can file your LLC’s Annual Registration Fee by mail or online, but the state prefers online filings as they are more convenient and faster.

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-- IF YOU DON’T NEED TO UPDATE YOUR LLC’s CONTACT INFORMATION --

If you don’t need to update your LLC’s Principal Office Address and/or Registered Agent, then follow these steps:

1. Visit this link: https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/

2. Click the “One Click Annual Registration With No Changes” button at the top.

3. Enter your LLC name in the search box and click “Search Business”.

4. Find your LLC in the list, click the “Select” button to the right, then click “Continue”.

5. Check off the box agreeing to the terms, enter your full name in the “Authorizer Name” box, and in the “Authorizer Title” drop down list, select “Member” if you are one of the LLC owners, or select a different title if applicable.

6. Enter your billing information and click the “Pay With Your Credit Card” button.

After payment is made you’ll be able to download a receipt in the online dashboard. You’ll also receive an email with the receipt as well.

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-- IF YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR LLC’s CONTACT INFORMATION --

If you need to update your LLC’s Principal Office Address and/or Registered Agent, then follow these steps:

1. Visit this link: https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/

2. Click the “Express Annual Registration With Changes” button at the top.

3. Enter your LLC name in the search box and click “Search Business”.

4. Find your LLC in the list, click the “Select” button to the right, then click “Continue”.

5. Registered Agent Changes: If you need to make changes to your Registered Agent, please do so here. If not, just skip to #6.

Tip: if you’re not sure about who can be your Registered Agent, please refer back to this lesson: Georgia Registered Agent:    • Georgia LLC - Registered Agent  

6. Principal Office Address: If you need to make changes to your Principal Office Address, you can do so here, or just leave as-is if no changes are needed.

7. Check off the box agreeing to the terms, enter your full name in the “Authorizer Name” box, and in the “Authorizer Title” drop down list, select “Member” if you are one of the LLC owners, or select a different title if applicable.

8. Review page: review your information for any typos. If you need to make changes, click the “Back” button. If everything looks good, click the “File Annual Registration” button.

9. Click the “Click to Pay” button to proceed.

10. Enter your billing information and click the “Pay With Your Credit Card” button.

After payment is made you’ll be able to download a receipt in the online dashboard. You’ll also receive an email with the receipt as well.

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-- ANNUAL FILING FEE FOR GEORGIA LLCs --
$50

-- ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT --
Debit or Credit Card

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-- DUE DATE --

It must be paid every year between January 1st and April 1st.

Your Annual Registration Fee pays for the year in which you are filing. It is not like taxes where you pay for the prior year.

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-- GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE --
404-656-2817 (Hours: M-F, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
http://sos.ga.gov/

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-- NEXT STEP --
Once you have completed Annual Registration Part 1, you can proceed to the next Lesson:
   • Georgia LLC - Annual Registration Fee...  

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-- DISCLAIMER --
This information is provided for educational purposes only and in no way constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice. For legal, tax, or financial advice specific to your business needs, we encourage you to consult with a licensed attorney and/or CPA in your state.

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