Georgia: annual report deadlines, fees and closing a business
For LLCs and corporations registered in Georgia. Facts last verified against the official pages linked below.
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At a glance
| Entity | Annual report due | Fee | Late |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLC (annual registration) | Annual registration due by April 1; it may be filed as early as January 1. LLCs file the first annual registration between January 1 and April 1 of the year following the initial filing | $60.00 (online or paper), per the Secretary of State fee table | $25.00 penalty for late filing of annual registration |
| Corporation (annual registration) | Annual registration due by April 1; it may be filed as early as January 1. A Georgia corporation files its first annual registration within 90 days of incorporation, then each year | $60.00 for profit, professional and benefit corporations ($40.00 for nonprofit corporations), per the Secretary of State fee table | $25.00 penalty for late filing of annual registration |
LLC (annual registration)
- Due: Annual registration due by April 1; it may be filed as early as January 1. LLCs file the first annual registration between January 1 and April 1 of the year following the initial filing.
- Fee: $60.00 (online or paper), per the Secretary of State fee table.
- Late: $25.00 penalty for late filing of annual registration.
- If you miss it: Entities that do not file timely with all fees may be administratively dissolved or revoked. After a notice of administrative dissolution there are 60 days to file. Reinstatement within 5 years: $250 online, $260 by mail or hand delivery.
- To close it: not yet researched.
Sources: GA SoS: how to file annual registration (timeline, fees) · GA SoS: Business Division FAQ (first registration, dissolution, reinstatement) · verified 2026-10-17
Corporation (annual registration)
- Due: Annual registration due by April 1; it may be filed as early as January 1. A Georgia corporation files its first annual registration within 90 days of incorporation, then each year.
- Fee: $60.00 for profit, professional and benefit corporations ($40.00 for nonprofit corporations), per the Secretary of State fee table.
- Late: $25.00 penalty for late filing of annual registration.
- If you miss it: Entities that do not file timely with all fees may be administratively dissolved or revoked. After a notice of administrative dissolution there are 60 days to file. Reinstatement within 5 years: $250 online, $260 by mail or hand delivery.
- To close it: not yet researched.
Sources: GA SoS: how to file annual registration (timeline, fees) · GA SoS: Business Division FAQ (first registration, dissolution, reinstatement) · verified 2026-10-17
Good to know
Multi-year registration.
An entity may file its annual registrations in advance for up to three calendar years; fees paid are non-refundable.
Source: GA SoS: how to file annual registration · verified 2026-10-17
An annual registration is needed before dissolving.
An entity must be current on all annual registrations before it can file dissolution, termination or merger documents.
Source: GA SoS: Business Division FAQ · verified 2026-10-17
Georgia business taxes
We have not compiled Georgia business tax thresholds or due dates yet. Start at Georgia Department of Revenue (not yet researched). This page covers annual report or periodic filing rules only; tax details are not yet researched.
Closing a Georgia business
Georgia closing steps: not yet researched. The federal steps are on the closing checklist. For state steps, start at Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
Not yet researched for Georgia
- closing steps
- Department of Revenue taxes
These items are left out on purpose until they can be confirmed on an official page.
Official links
- Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division
- Georgia eCorp online services
- Georgia Department of Revenue (not yet researched)
Beware of mail asking you to pay to file your annual report: see scam mailers.