A Georgia LLC must file an annual registration with the Georgia Secretary of State by April 1 of each year it is due, and can file as early as January 1. The filing fee is $60, online or on paper, and there is a $25 penalty for filing late. Every business entity registered or filed with the Secretary of State has to file one, and it is separate from any income tax or sales tax filing.
Quick answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who files | Every LLC (and other entity) registered with the Georgia Secretary of State, domestic or foreign |
| Filing window for 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 to Thursday, April 1, 2027 |
| Fee for an LLC | $60, online or on paper |
| Late penalty | $25 |
| Fastest way | One Click Annual Registration, if nothing has changed and fees are current |
| Can you file ahead? | Yes, up to three calendar years at once |
| If you never file | Possible administrative dissolution (or revocation for a foreign LLC) |
The annual registration gives the state a current record of your entity’s management structure, mailing address, and registered agent. That is why the state treats a missed filing seriously.
When is the Georgia annual registration due?
Annual registrations are due by April 1 of each year they are due, and the state accepts them starting January 1. You can also file in advance for up to three calendar years: the current year, two consecutive years, or three consecutive years.
The Secretary of State asks filers to confirm whether the entity’s registration is due for the current year before filing, so check your entity’s status in the state’s eCorp system rather than assuming.
What does it cost?
The Secretary of State’s fee schedule lists:
- $60 for an LLC, profit or professional corporation, benefit corporation, LP, LLLP, or trust estate, whether filed online or on paper
- $40 for a nonprofit corporation
- $35 for a foreign LLP
- $30 for an amended annual registration
- $25 penalty for late filing
Fees paid for an annual registration are non-refundable.
What do you need to file for an LLC?
According to the Secretary of State, an LLC needs:
- The control number or the name of the LLC
- The name of the person filing
- A valid email address
- The name and address of the registered agent, which must be a physical street address in Georgia where an individual can be located in person
- The mailing address of the principal office
- A payment method: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, check, certified bank check, or money order
How can you file?
There are three ways to file:
- One Click Annual Registration. File without making changes and without logging in. The entity must be current on all annual registration fees to use it.
- Annual registration through eCorp. Log in and file with or without changes. You can review filings and receipts in your dashboard, and the registration and receipt are emailed to you.
- Paper form. Print the form, complete it, and mail it with a check or money order.
Step by step: filing online
- Look up your entity in the Secretary of State’s eCorp business search and note the control number. Confirm the status shows a registration due for the current year.
- Choose the method. Use One Click if nothing has changed and all prior fees are paid. Use the eCorp login if you need to change the principal office, registered agent or officers.
- Check the registered agent. The agent’s address must be a physical street address in Georgia where a person can be found. A PO box will not do.
- Review every field. The state cannot rescind a filing or refund the fee once submitted, so fix mistakes before you pay.
- Pay the fee. $60 for an LLC, by card or the other accepted methods. Add $25 if you file after April 1.
- Save the receipt. The filed registration and the receipt are emailed to the address you enter. Keep both with your company records.
Worked timeline: a new LLC
An LLC formed in Georgia during 2026 generally does not file its first annual registration in the year it was formed. Its first one is due in the following window, January 1 to April 1, 2027. After that, the window repeats every year. Confirm in eCorp before filing, because the state asks filers to check that a registration is actually due.
| Date | What to do |
|---|---|
| Early December 2026 | Confirm your registered agent and principal office address are current |
| January 1, 2027 | Filing opens; file early if nothing has changed |
| April 1, 2027 | Last day to file without the $25 penalty |
| After April 1 | File immediately with the penalty to protect good standing |
What happens if you miss it?
Entities that do not file on time, together with all required fees, may be subject to administrative dissolution or revocation of their authorization to transact business in Georgia. The state cites several sections of the Georgia code for this, including O.C.G.A. §§ 14-11-603 and 14-11-708 for LLCs.
An LLC that is dissolved can lose good standing, which can complicate banking, contracts, and licensing. Filing on time is far cheaper than fixing it afterward.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Filing with wrong information. The Secretary of State can only correct an annual registration by accepting another annual registration or an amended annual registration, with the fee. It cannot rescind a filing or refund fees once submitted.
- Using an out-of-state registered agent address. The registered agent address must be a physical street address in Georgia.
- Signing something you know is false. The state notes that knowingly signing a document that is materially false, intending it to be filed, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500. Verify every field before you file.
Common questions
Is this the same as a Georgia tax return? No. It is a Secretary of State filing that keeps your entity record current. Income tax, sales tax and payroll filings are separate.
Does a single-member LLC with no income still file? Yes. The filing depends on the entity existing, not on income.
Can I change my registered agent in the annual registration? Yes, through the eCorp login version. One Click is only for filings with no changes.
What if I filed with a mistake? The state can only fix it by accepting another annual registration or an amended annual registration ($30). It cannot cancel the filing.
What if my LLC was already dissolved for not filing? The Secretary of State says an administratively dissolved LLC may apply for reinstatement within 5 years of the dissolution. Its business FAQ lists a reinstatement fee of $250 online or $260 by mail or hand delivery, far more than the $60 registration, so check eCorp and act quickly.
Keeping the date from slipping
Because this filing sits outside your income tax and sales tax calendars, it is easy to miss. Put April 1 on the same calendar as your other Georgia dates. If you would like help tracking those dates, see how RazaPro supports Georgia businesses or book a free consultation.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Confirm your entity’s requirements with the Georgia Secretary of State.
Fees and filing rules last checked against the Georgia Secretary of State’s filing guide: September 29, 2026. Dates and steps updated October 3, 2026.