Georgia LLC Annual Registration (Annual Report)

Every Georgia LLC must file an Annual Registration and pay a $50 fee each year. This obligation begins in the year following the formation of your LLC.

What is the Georgia LLC Annual Registration?

One of the most important filings needed to keep your LLC in good standing with the state is the Georgia LLC Annual Registration.

This filing modifies key business data, including your registered agent details and principal office address.

LLCs must maintain Good Standing with the state by maintaining current records of all pertinent information to be considered compliant in Georgia. This involves keeping up-to-date records on the registered agent and principal address of your LLC.

This data is gathered yearly by the Georgia Secretary of State Corporations Division using the LLC Annual Registration form.

How much is the Georgia LLC Annual Registration fee?

Filing your Georgia LLC Annual Registration with the Secretary of State costs $50 each year.

When is the Georgia Annual Report filing due?

The annual registration fee for your LLC must be paid between January 1 and April 1 each year. Your first annual registration is due the year following your LLC's approval.

For example, if your Georgia LLC is approved on February 20, 2024, you must pay the first annual registration fee between January 1 and April 1, 2025.

If your Georgia LLC is approved on June 1, 2024, the first Annual Registration Fee will be due between January 1 and April 1, 2025.

If your Georgia LLC is approved on December 31, 2024, your first Annual Registration Fee will be due between January 1 and April 1, 2025.

Where do I find my Georgia LLC approval date?

You can locate your Georgia LLC's approval date in two places: the upper-right corner of your Georgia Articles of Organization and the center of your Certificate of Organization.

Do I have to register my LLC every year in Georgia?

Yes, every Georgia LLC must file an Annual Registration and pay a $50 fee each year. This requirement remains in effect for as long as the LLC is active.

What happens if I don’t file my Georgia Annual Report?

If you miss the April 1st deadline for filing your Annual Registration, you'll incur a $25 late fee.

Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the administrative dissolution of your Georgia LLC.

Does the Georgia Secretary of State send reminders about the Annual Report?

Georgia sends out Annual Registration reminders each January.

However, these reminders are considered a courtesy. It remains your responsibility to ensure that you file and pay the Annual Registration Fee each year, even if you do not receive a reminder.

To ensure you don't miss the deadline, we recommend setting a recurring reminder on your calendar.

Can I file my Georgia Annual Report online?

You can submit your Georgia Annual Report either online or by mail, though online filing is generally preferred for its convenience.

We recommend filing online as it’s faster and more cost-effective. Filing by mail incurs an additional $10 fee.

What is the Georgia Annual Report filing process?

The process for filing your Georgia Annual Report may vary based on:

• Whether you need to update any of your LLC's contact information with the Secretary of State, and
• Whether your LLC has accumulated any late fees with the Georgia Corporations Division for overdue reports.

If your LLC's information hasn't changed from the previous year and your LLC is current on its fees, the filing process will be faster.

If your Georgia Annual Report is overdue, we have instructions to guide you through that process as well.

How to file an Annual Report for an LLC in Georgia

If the contact details for your LLC don't need to be updated:

Using the Georgia Secretary of State's One Click Annual Registration system, you may quickly file your Annual Report if all of your LLC's information is current and there are no unpaid fees.

• Go to the Georgia Corporations Division: Annual Registration website.
• Select the "One Click Annual Registration With No Changes" button located near the top.
• Enter your LLC name in the search field and click "Search Business."
• Locate your LLC from the search results, click "Select" next to it, and then click “Continue.”
• Agree to the terms by checking the box, enter your full name in the "Authorizer Name" field, and choose "Member" from the "Authorizer Title" dropdown if you're an LLC owner, or select a different title as needed. Provide your billing information and select "Pay With Your Credit Card".

After processing your payment, you will get an email with the receipt, and you can also download it from your online dashboard.

If you need to update your LLC’s contact information:

If you need to update your LLC's Principal Office Address or Registered Agent, follow these steps:

Go to the Georgia Secretary of State's ECorp Customer Login page and log in to your account.

Click "File Annual Registration" at the top of the page. In the "Select Annual Registration Period" section, you can choose to file the annual report for this year (2024), for this year and the next two years (2024, 2025, 2026), or this year and the following two years.

Depending on how many annual registrations you wish to submit, select the appropriate option.

Enter the name of your LLC in the Business Search area and select Search Business. Click Select next to your LLC after finding it in the results, and then click Continue.

Edit the Current Registered Agent: Click the pencil symbol to edit the information for your current registered agent.

To add a new registered agent, remove the previous one Click the trash can icon to delete your existing Registered Agent and replace them.

Modify the Current Registered Agent: To update the details for your existing Registered Agent, click the pencil icon.

Remove the Old Registered Agent and Add a New One: To replace your current Registered Agent, click the trash can icon to remove them, then add the new one.

You can click the "Create Registered Agent" button, enter the new agents information, and save the changes if it is a person.

If your new Registered Agent is a company, enter their name in the "Registered Agent Name" field and click "Search." When the popup window appears, locate your Commercial Registered Agent in the list, select the appropriate option, and then click "OK" to save your changes.

If your Commercial Registered Agent appears multiple times in the list, don't worry. Simply choose any entry with the correct address.

7. Principal Office Address: This is the page where you can edit your Principal Office Address if necessary. You can leave this section exactly as it is if there are no changes.
8. Check the box to indicate your agreement to the terms, then fill in the "Authorizer Name" form with your full name. If you are the owner of an LLC, pick "Member" from the "Authorizer Title" dropdown box; if not, select the appropriate title.
9. Review: Double-check all your information for accuracy. If you spot any errors, click the "Back" button to make corrections. If everything is correct, click "File Annual Registration."
10. Proceed by clicking the "Click to Pay" button.
11. Enter your billing details and then click "Pay With Your Credit Card" to complete the payment.

After completing the payment, you can download your receipt from the online dashboard. Additionally, an email with the receipt will be sent to you.

If your Annual Report is overdue:

If you have overdue fees from previous years, you won't be able to use the standard methods to pay them. Instead, follow these steps:

1. Log in at the Georgia Corporations Division: Customer Login page.
2. Click on the "File Annual Registration" button.
3. Review the total amount due and click "Continue."
4. Follow the instructions provided to complete your payment.

Georgia Secretary of State Contact Info

For any questions regarding your Annual Report filing, reach out to the Georgia Secretary of State's office at 404-656-2817.

Their hours are 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.