In Short: Georgia LLC Annual Registration
Georgia’s annual report is called the Annual Registration. Every Georgia LLC files it with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division, between January 1 and April 1 each year.
- Who files: every Georgia LLC and every foreign LLC registered in Georgia.
- Due date: between January 1 and April 1, starting the year after the LLC was formed.
- Fee: $60, online or by mail ($50 fee plus a $10 service charge).
- Late fee: $25 penalty after April 1.
- If you never file: the state can dissolve the LLC. Reinstatement costs $260 and must be filed within 5 years.
Georgia keeps its Annual Registration short: confirm the registered agent and principal office, pay $60, and you are done. Georgia also lets an LLC pay for two or three years at once, which few other states allow.
This guide covers who files, the January 1 to April 1 window, the fee and late penalty, what the form asks for, how to file in a few minutes with One Click Annual Registration, and how to reinstate a dissolved LLC.
Georgia LLC Annual Registration at a Glance
| Official name | Annual Registration |
|---|---|
| Filed with | Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division |
| Who files | Every Georgia LLC and every registered foreign LLC |
| Filing cycle | Every year, with the option to pay up to 3 years at once |
| Due date | Between January 1 and April 1 |
| Fee | $60 ($50 plus a $10 service charge), online or by mail |
| Late fee or penalty | $25 after April 1 |
| Reinstatement | $260, within 5 years of dissolution (domestic LLCs) |
| Where to file | Georgia eCorp or by mail |
Who Must File a Georgia LLC Annual Registration?
Every LLC formed in Georgia and every foreign LLC registered in Georgia files the Annual Registration each year. Georgia’s fee schedule lists one fee for LLCs, so domestic and foreign LLCs pay the same amount.
When Is the Georgia Annual Registration Due?
The filing window runs from January 1 to April 1 every year, according to the Secretary of State’s annual registration guide. A registration mailed to the state must be postmarked by April 1.
The first Annual Registration is due between January 1 and April 1 of the calendar year after the LLC was formed. An LLC formed in October 2026 files its first registration between January 1 and April 1, 2027.
Paying ahead for two or three years
Georgia lets an LLC file for the current year only, for two consecutive years, or for three consecutive years at once. Owners who want fewer deadlines to track can pay three years in a single filing.
How Much Does the Georgia LLC Annual Registration Cost?
The Secretary of State’s fee schedule, effective September 6, 2025, sets the Annual Registration at $60 for LLCs, online or by mail. That total is a $50 filing fee plus a $10 service charge. Fees are not refundable. An amended Annual Registration, to fix a filed registration, costs $30.
The $25 late penalty
An Annual Registration filed after April 1 carries a $25 penalty for late filing, bringing the total to $85.
What Information Does the Georgia Annual Registration Ask For?
- The LLC’s control number or exact name.
- The name and email of the person filing.
- The registered agent’s name and a physical street address in Georgia.
- The principal office mailing address.
LLCs do not list officers on the Georgia Annual Registration.
How to File the Georgia LLC Annual Registration: Step by Step
- Find your control number. Search the LLC on Georgia eCorp and note the control number.
- Choose your filing method. If nothing has changed, use One Click Annual Registration, which needs no login. To make changes, log in to eCorp.
- Confirm the registered agent and principal office. The agent must have a physical Georgia street address.
- Pick one, two or three years. Pay ahead if you want fewer deadlines.
- Pay $60 per year. Pay by card online, or mail the paper form with a check or money order, postmarked by April 1.
- Save the confirmation. Keep it with the LLC’s records.
What Happens If You Miss the Georgia Deadline?
After April 1, the registration can still be filed with the $25 penalty. An LLC that keeps missing it can be administratively dissolved, and a foreign LLC can have its authority to transact business in Georgia revoked.
A dissolved Georgia LLC files an Application for Reinstatement online through eCorp or on paper. The fee is $260, made up of a $250 fee and a $10 service charge, and the application must be filed within 5 years of the dissolution date. Online applications take 7 to 10 business days and paper applications about 15 business days. Expedited review costs $120 more for 2 business days or $275 more for same-day service. A foreign LLC whose authority was revoked cannot reinstate and applies for a new certificate of authority instead.
Georgia Annual Registration Tips for Non-Resident Owners
Pay three years at once if your LLC’s details are stable. It removes two deadlines from your calendar. Keep a Georgia registered agent with a street address, because the Secretary of State sends notices there, and use One Click Annual Registration when nothing has changed.
Keep Your Georgia LLC in Good Standing
Filing the Georgia Annual Registration by April 1 is what keeps your LLC active with the Secretary of State. Banks, payment processors and new partners ask for proof of that status, and the document that shows it is a Georgia certificate of good standing. For the full picture of what the state charges each year, see our breakdown of Georgia LLC costs, and if you have not formed the company yet, start with our guide on how to start an LLC in Georgia.
Most missed filings trace back to one problem: the state’s reminder went to an old address. A registered agent service that scans and forwards state mail closes that gap. If a deadline has already passed, our guide on what happens when you miss an annual report deadline walks through the fix, and our LLC annual report guide for every state covers the rules in other states where you are registered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Georgia LLC Annual Registration due?
Between January 1 and April 1 each year, starting the year after the LLC was formed. Mailed registrations must be postmarked by April 1.
How much does the Georgia Annual Registration cost?
$60 for LLCs, online or by mail. The total is a $50 fee plus a $10 service charge.
What is the Georgia Annual Registration late fee?
A $25 penalty applies to registrations filed after April 1, for a total of $85.
Can I pay my Georgia Annual Registration for several years?
Yes. Georgia lets an LLC pay for the current year, two consecutive years or three consecutive years in one filing.
How do I reinstate a dissolved Georgia LLC?
File an Application for Reinstatement through eCorp or on paper. The fee is $260, and it must be filed within 5 years of the dissolution date.
What is One Click Annual Registration?
It is the Georgia Secretary of State’s fast filing option for LLCs with no changes and no fees owed. It needs no eCorp login.
This guide summarizes rules published by the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division and Georgia law as of October 2026. It is general information, not legal or tax advice. Fees and forms change, so confirm the current figures on the official site before you file.
