Register a Foreign LLC in Georgia

Foreign Georgia LLC Certificate of Authority

What does it cost to register a foreign LLC in Georgia?

$225 for normal processing. $100 additional for expedited processing.

How long does it take for the state to process the Georgia Application for Registration?

Normal Processing: 12 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
In Person Processing: 12 business days.
Expedited Processing: 1-24 business hours, plus additional time for mailing.

How will I get verification of registration back from Georgia?

You will receive a verification certificate by email.

What forms do I file with Georgia to register my out of state LLC?

An original and one copy of the Application for Certificate of Authority for Foreign Limited Liability Company form and the filing fee is required.

What do I need from my home state?

Nothing.

Will I need an Georgia registered agent for my LLC?

Yes, when you hire Northwest as your registered agent service, it’s a flat rate yearly price of $125 a year, you’ll have an online account that tracks your report due dates, which states you are registered in, when your yearly service with us is up, and any documents we receive locally for you are uploaded into your account immediately for complete viewing. If or when you get served with a lawsuit, we can email up to 4 people and your attorney at the same time for real time complete viewing of a lawsuit. You’ll receive annual report reminders. It’s the same price every year, and there are no weird fees or cancellation fees.

You’ll also see all the pre-populated forms and specific filing instructions on the thank you page, in your online account, and they will be emailed to you immediately upon signing up for 1 year of registered agent service.

Does the Georgia registered agent need to sign the filing?

No.

How can I file the Georgia Application for Registration?

By mail or in person.

What is the state agency that accepts the out of state registration?

Georgia Secretary of State
Corporations Division
315 West Tower #2
Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30334-2817
Phone: (404)656-2817

Do the signatures on the Georgia LLC application need to be original?

No.

Who has to sign the foreign LLC filing?

A person authorized by the Limited Liability Company.

Are there any weird things about registering in Georgia?

County filing or publication is not necessary, unless specifically required by the county in which your registered agent resides.

Are there ongoing Georgia annual report and/or initial reporting requirements?

The Georgia annual report is due April 1st. It may be filed anytime between January 1st through April 1st.

What about Georgia taxes?

You will be subject to Georgia taxes, just like any Georgia LLC.

How do I withdraw my LLC from Georgia?

When you are ready to withdraw a business from Georgia, file an Application of Withdrawal.

What are your fees?

You’ll need to have a Georgia registered agent. We charge $125 a year to act as your registered agent in Georgia. It’s a flat rate, once a year fee, and includes more than other registered agents.

We charge a $100 one-time filing service fee if you would like us to obtain the certificates needed from your home state, and register your foreign LLC in any state you choose. We have offices in every state and can act as your registered agent and make your filings for you in any state. If you would like to register with multiple states at once, we can usually drop our filing service fee down.