Georgia corporations file an initial annual registration listing the CEO, CFO and Secretary within 90 days of incorporation. If formed October 2 to December 31, file January 1 to April 1 of next year instead.
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.
First registration
LLCs: January 1 to April 1 of the year after formation. Corporations: within 90 days of incorporating, or January 1 to April 1 of next year if formed October 2 to December 31.
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
- Elect officers
- File within 90 days ($60)
- Calendar April 1 every year after
The 90-Day Initial Annual Registration for Georgia Corporations
The 90-Day Initial Annual Registration for Georgia Corporations
Annual registration due date and April 1 penalty check
Georgia annual registrations are due January 1 to April 1 ($60). Corporations file an initial registration within 90 days of incorporating. After April 1 the state adds $25. We file it for $149 plus the state fee.
Georgia law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | Georgia rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| First registration | LLCs: January 1 to April 1 of the year after formation. Corporations: within 90 days of incorporating, or January 1 to April 1 of next year if formed October 2 to December 31. | 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
No. LLCs first file January 1 to April 1 of the year after formation.
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