Every Georgia LLC must file an Annual Registration with the Georgia Secretary of State and pay a $60 fee every year. Miss the April 1 deadline and you get a $25 late fee. Keep ignoring it and the state can administratively dissolve your LLC: ending your liability protection and creating headaches to reinstate. This guide covers exactly what to file, when, how much it costs, and what happens if you fall behind.
Quick Answer
The Georgia LLC Annual Registration fee is $60 per year ($50 base plus a $10 service fee added by the Georgia Secretary of State). It is due between January 1 and April 1 every year. Your first Annual Registration is due the year after your LLC was approved: not the same year. Late filing by April 30 triggers a $25 late fee. Miss April 30 entirely and risk administrative dissolution.
IN THIS GUIDE
- What is the Georgia LLC Annual Registration?
- Fee, deadline, and first-year rule
- What happens if you miss the deadline?
- How to file: step by step
- Multi-year filing option
- Can Brendat file it for you?
- Frequently asked questions
What Is the Georgia LLC Annual Registration?
The Georgia LLC Annual Registration is a yearly compliance filing required by the Georgia Secretary of State for every active LLC registered in the state. It is sometimes called the Annual Report, Annual Renewal, or simply the Annual Registration: all refer to the same filing requirement.
The filing itself is simple. It confirms your LLC's basic information is still current: your principal office address, registered agent name and address, and management structure. If nothing has changed from the prior year, the filing takes only a few minutes online. If you need to update your registered agent or address, you do that during the same filing.
Filing keeps your Georgia LLC in good standing with the state. An LLC in good standing can legally conduct business, sign enforceable contracts, open bank accounts, and obtain business licenses. An LLC that lapses out of good standing by missing this filing risks losing all of these abilities: and eventually, its legal existence.
2026 fee update
The Georgia Secretary of State added a $10 service fee to most filing types in 2026. The Annual Registration fee is now $60 ($50 base plus $10 service fee), up from $50 in prior years. Always confirm the current fee at ecorp.sos.ga.gov before filing, as state fees can change.
Fee, Deadline, and First-Year Rule
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Georgia Annual Registration at a Glance |
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Annual Registration fee (2026) |
$60/year |
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Filing window |
January 1 to April 1 |
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Late fee (filed April 1 to April 30) |
+$25 |
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Risk if not filed by April 30 |
Administrative dissolution |
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Multi-year filing option |
Up to 3 years at once |
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Filing method |
Online (preferred) or by mail |
The First-Year Rule: When Is Your First Filing Due?
Your first Annual Registration is due the year after your LLC was approved: not the same year. This catches many new LLC owners off guard.
- LLC approved on February 20, 2026: first Annual Registration due January 1 to April 1, 2027
- LLC approved on July 15, 2026: first Annual Registration due January 1 to April 1, 2027
- LLC approved on December 31, 2026: first Annual Registration due January 1 to April 1, 2027
Regardless of when in 2026 your LLC was approved, the first filing is always due in the first quarter of the following year. After that, it is due every year by April 1 for the lifetime of the LLC.
Set a calendar reminder
The Georgia Secretary of State sends Annual Registration reminders in January each year, but officially treats these as courtesy notices only. You are responsible for filing even if you never receive a reminder. Set a personal calendar reminder for March 1 every year: that gives you a full month buffer before the April 1 deadline. Brendat's Standard and Premium plans include annual compliance reminders as part of the service.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?
Miss April 1: $25 late fee
If you file your Annual Registration between April 1 and April 30, the state charges a $25 late fee on top of the $60 registration fee. Total cost for a late filing in this window: $85. You can still file online during this period and keep your LLC in good standing.
Miss April 30: Administrative dissolution risk
If you have not filed by April 30, the Georgia Secretary of State can begin administrative dissolution proceedings against your LLC. Once dissolution is initiated, your LLC loses its good standing status and may lose its legal right to conduct business in Georgia.
Administrative dissolution means your LLC's personal liability protection is at risk. Members could potentially be personally exposed to business debts and obligations incurred after dissolution. See our full guide on what happens when LLC filings go stale for a detailed explanation of the consequences.
Reinstatement after dissolution
If your LLC is administratively dissolved, you can apply to reinstate it. Reinstatement requires paying all outstanding Annual Registration fees plus any accumulated late fees. The reinstatement process also requires filing a formal application with the Georgia Secretary of State. The longer you wait, the more expensive reinstatement becomes.
Important
Administrative dissolution does not automatically close your business or cancel your contracts, but it does create serious legal risk. A dissolved LLC that continues to conduct business may expose its members to personal liability. If your LLC has been dissolved, stop operating under it until reinstatement is complete.
How to File: Step by Step
There are two filing scenarios: one where your LLC's information has not changed, and one where you need to update your registered agent or address.
Scenario A: No changes to your LLC information
If your principal office address and registered agent are the same as last year, use the One Click Annual Registration option.
1. Go to the Georgia eCorp portal
Visit ecorp.sos.ga.gov and click the "One Click Annual Registration With No Changes" button near the top of the screen.
2. Search for your LLC
Enter your LLC name in the search box and click "Search Business." Find your LLC in the results list and click "Select," then "Continue."
3. Confirm and authorize
Check the box agreeing to the terms, enter your full name in the "Authorizer Name" field, and select your title from the dropdown (typically "Member" for LLC owners).
4. Pay the $60 fee
Click "Click to Pay," enter your billing information, and complete the payment. You will receive an email receipt and can download a receipt from the dashboard.
Scenario B: You need to update registered agent or address
If your registered agent or principal office address has changed, log into your eCorp account and follow these steps.
1. Log into your eCorp account
Go to ecorp.sos.ga.gov/Account and log in. If you do not have an account, create one using the email address associated with your LLC.
2. Click "File Annual Registration"
This option appears at the top of your dashboard. Click it to begin the filing process.
3. Select the registration period
Choose how many years you want to file for: current year only, or up to 3 years at once. See the multi-year section below for guidance on this option.
4. Search for and select your LLC
Enter your LLC name, click "Search Business," select your LLC from the results, and click "Continue."
5. Update your registered agent if needed
To update: use the edit icon for minor changes, or remove and replace the registered agent entirely if switching to a new one. If switching to a commercial registered agent service like Brendat, search by the company name. If the "Create Registered Agent" button appears grayed out, enter any name in the search box and close the popup: this unlocks the button.
6. Update your principal office address if needed
Make any address changes in this section, or leave as-is if no update is needed.
7. Review, authorize, and pay
Review all information for accuracy. Enter your name and title, click "File Annual Registration," then "Click to Pay," and complete the $60 payment (times the number of years if filing multiple years).
If your Annual Registration is overdue
If you are behind on previous years, the One Click option will not be available. Log into your eCorp account at ecorp.sos.ga.gov/Account, click "File Annual Registration," and the system will calculate the total amount due including all outstanding years and any accumulated late fees. Follow the on-screen steps to pay and complete the overdue filings.
Multi-Year Filing Option
Georgia allows you to file your Annual Registration for up to 3 years at once. This can be useful if you want to simplify your compliance calendar or pay ahead while cash flow allows.
- 1 year: $60
- 2 years: $120
- 3 years: $180
You can estimate your total Georgia LLC expenses with our LLC Cost Calculator before starting the formation process.
Important caveat
If you file for multiple years in advance and then close or dissolve your LLC before those periods end, the Georgia Secretary of State will not refund any prepaid Annual Registration fees. Only pay ahead if you are confident the LLC will remain active for those years.
Can Brendat File It for You?
Yes. Brendat's Annual Report filing service handles your Georgia LLC Annual Registration on your behalf every year. We track the deadline, prepare the filing, and submit it before April 1. You receive a confirmation when complete.
Annual report filing is included in Brendat's Standard and Premium plans as part of ongoing compliance service. It is also available as a standalone service for LLC owners who formed their business elsewhere and need annual filing support going forward.
Brendat is Georgia-based, so we know the Georgia Secretary of State's system firsthand. We file with the same eCorp portal described in the steps above: no middlemen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Georgia LLC Annual Registration fee in 2026?
$60 per year. This is composed of a $50 base Annual Registration fee plus a $10 service fee added by the Georgia Secretary of State in 2026. In prior years the fee was $50. Always confirm the current fee at ecorp.sos.ga.gov before filing, as fees can change.
When is the Georgia LLC Annual Registration due?
Between January 1 and April 1 every year. A $25 late fee applies if you file between April 1 and April 30. If you do not file by April 30, the state can begin administrative dissolution proceedings. Your first Annual Registration is due the year after your LLC was approved, not the same year.
What is the difference between Georgia's Annual Registration and Annual Report?
They are the same thing. Georgia officially calls this filing the Annual Registration. Other states and many service providers call it the Annual Report or Annual Renewal. All three terms refer to the same required yearly compliance filing with the Georgia Secretary of State.
Can I file my Georgia Annual Registration online?
Yes. Online filing is available through the Georgia Secretary of State's eCorp portal at ecorp.sos.ga.gov. The state recommends online filing because it is faster and more convenient. You can also file by mail by downloading and printing the form from your eCorp account, though mail processing takes longer.
What happens if my Georgia LLC misses the Annual Registration deadline?
A $25 late fee applies if you file between April 1 and April 30. If you have not filed by April 30, the Georgia Secretary of State can begin administrative dissolution of your LLC. An administratively dissolved LLC loses good standing, may lose its ability to conduct business legally, and its members could face personal liability for business obligations incurred after dissolution. Reinstatement requires paying all outstanding fees.
Does the Georgia Secretary of State send Annual Registration reminders?
Yes, Georgia sends Annual Registration reminders in January each year. However, the state treats these as courtesy notices only. You remain responsible for filing even if you do not receive a reminder. Set your own calendar reminder for March 1 each year so you have a full month before the April 1 deadline.
Can I file my Georgia Annual Registration for multiple years at once?
Yes. Georgia allows you to file for up to 3 years at once through the eCorp portal. Filing for 2 years costs $120 and 3 years costs $180. Note that if you close or dissolve your LLC before those prepaid years end, the Secretary of State will not refund any unused fees.
What information do I need to file the Georgia Annual Registration?
Your LLC's legal name, current principal office address, registered agent name and address, and the name and title of the person authorizing the filing (typically a member or manager). If no information has changed from the prior year, the One Click Annual Registration option is available and takes only a few minutes.
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