File as soon as possible. After April 1 the state adds a $25 penalty, and entities that keep missing the registration can be administratively dissolved, which then requires reinstatement.
Georgia.govGeorgia Secretary of StateGeorgia Secretary of State sources reviewed October 30, 2026 (fee schedule effective September 6, 2025). Confirm current fees with the Corporations Division before filing.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Georgia filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount the state bills, and anyone can file directly on eCorp for no service fee.
- Filed on eCorp, the Georgia SOS portal
- We track your January 1 to April 1 window
- Cited to O.C.G.A. Title 14
- Talk to a filer: (386) 465-3937
The forks in the road.
If you miss it
A $25 late penalty applies after April 1. An entity that keeps failing to file can be administratively dissolved.
Georgia.govAnnual registration schedule
Every Georgia LLC and corporation files between January 1 and April 1. State fee $60 ($50 plus $10 service charge) per year; $25 late penalty after April 1; prepay up to 3 years.
Georgia Secretary of StateWhat to have ready
- Look up your entity status
- File the overdue registration with the $25 penalty
- Confirm the status shows active
Missed April 1? Georgia's $25 Late Penalty and Administrative Dissolution
Missed April 1? Georgia's $25 Late Penalty and Administrative Dissolution
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Georgia law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | Georgia rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| If you miss it | A $25 late penalty applies after April 1. An entity that keeps failing to file can be administratively dissolved. | Georgia.gov |
| Annual registration schedule | Every Georgia LLC and corporation files between January 1 and April 1. State fee $60 ($50 plus $10 service charge) per year; $25 late penalty after April 1; prepay up to 3 years. | Georgia Secretary of State |
Related Georgia reading.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Georgia filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount the state bills, and anyone can file directly on eCorp for no service fee.
What Georgia owners ask us
The schedule lists a $25 penalty for late filing of the annual registration.
Georgia Secretary of StateYes. You can file directly with the Georgia Corporations Division online for the state fee alone. Our service fee is separate and optional.
Georgia Secretary of State