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LLC formation services compared in Georgia (2026)
The Georgia filing fee is $110. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $309 in year 1; the other four services range from $110 to $359.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Georgia
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $110 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $149 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $209 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $309 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $359 |
Georgia filing details
- State filing fee
- $110
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization (CD 030)
- Filed with
- Georgia Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Registration, every year: $60
- Registered agent
- Required. A Georgia resident, a Georgia corporation or LLC, or a corporation or LLC from another state with authority to do business in Georgia. An entity cannot be its own agent.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $110 state fee = $309 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Georgia questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Georgia with a service?
In year 1, from $110 (Bizee) to $359 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Georgia’s $110 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $309.
What does Georgia charge to file an LLC?
$110, paid to the Georgia Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization (CD 030). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Georgia LLC?
Yes. A Georgia resident, a Georgia corporation or LLC, or a corporation or LLC from another state with authority to do business in Georgia. An entity cannot be its own agent.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Georgia Secretary of State Corporations Division fee schedule Rev. 8/2025, effective September 6, 2025 (Articles of Organization $100 + $10 service charge, online and paper; georgia.gov still shows the older $100 online / $110 mail split, the newer SOS schedule is used): sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Reference%20-%20Filing%20Fees_0.pdf, checked October 1, 2026
- Georgia Secretary of State fee schedule Rev. 8/2025 and annual registration guide (annual registration $50 + $10 service charge = $60, online and paper, effective September 6, 2025): sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-file-annual-registration, checked October 16, 2026
- Georgia report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-14/chapter-11/article-11/section-14-11-1103/, checked August 12, 2026
- Georgia registered agent statute (O.C.G.A. § 14-11-209): sos.ga.gov/page/business-division-faq, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).