How To Withdraw A Foreign Georgia LLC Or Corporation
Georgia Secretary of State Certificate of Authority Cancellation Instructions:
To cancel or withdraw an entity’s registration in Georgia, file an Application for Withdrawal of Certificate of Authority with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division (SOS). There is one form for all entities, so indicate which type of entity the application is for. Your corporation or LLC must been in active status with the Georgia SOS to withdraw. You may be required to submit any missing annual registration(s) before you can withdraw.
You can submit the form online, by mail, or in person.
Foreign Georgia LLC and Corporation Withdrawal FAQ
Do you need a Georgia Department of Revenue clearance first?
No. You don’t need to get a tax clearance to withdraw a foreign corporation or LLC.
How much does it cost to cancel your out of state registration with Georgia?
$5 for online filings, $10 for paper forms.
How long does it take the state to process the withdrawal filing?
It takes the state about 7-10 business days to process your withdraw paperwork.
In a hurry? Pay $120 for 2-day service, $275 for same day service, and $1,200 for 1-hour processing.
What agency do you need to file the certificate of withdrawal with?
Office of Secretary of State
Corporations Division
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE
Suite 313 West Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
What happens if I don’t file my Georgia Annual Report?
If a foreign corporation or LLC doesn’t file its Georgia annual registration, the SOS will send a revocation notice to the entity’s principal address.
If you just don’t file an annual report, how long before you lose your Certificate of Authority?
The Georgia foreign LLC has 60 days from the date of the revocation notice to file the annual registration with the Georgia SOS. If you do not file the registration within the 60 day window, your foreign entity’s authority to do business in Georgia will be revoked.
What are the late fees and penalties to re-register if your registration is forfeited?
If a foreign corporation or LLCs authority has been revoked, and the entity wants to continue its business in Georgia, it must re?qualify by submitting a new Application for a Certificate of Authority. The filing fee for a new Certificate of Authority is $225.
How long does the registered agent have to accept service of process after a foreign corp or llc has filed a Certificate of Withdrawal of Registration?
A foreign corporation or LLC revokes the authority of its Georgia registered agent to accept service of process by filing the application for withdrawal with the Georgia SOS.
To resign as Georgia registered agent for a foreign corporation or LLC, make sure you file the appropriate paperwork with the SOS.