Georgia Annual Registration: What Your Business Owes the State Each Year

Every LLC, corporation, and limited partnership registered in Georgia must file an annual registration with the Secretary of State. Miss it, and the state can dissolve your entity — wiping out your liability protection and your business name.

The Basics

How often: Every year, without exception.

Filing window: January 1 through April 1. You have a three-month span to submit.

Cost: $50 base fee. Online submissions add a $10 service fee, bringing the total to $60.

Where to file: Georgia Secretary of State online portal at sos.ga.gov.

What happens if you miss it: Penalties first, then administrative dissolution if the filing remains outstanding. Once dissolved, reinstating your entity costs additional fees and paperwork — and you lose standing to bring lawsuits or enforce contracts during the gap.

What Information the Filing Requires

Your annual registration updates the Secretary of State on:

• Entity name and state-issued control number
• Principal office address
• Registered agent name and office address
• Names and addresses of managers, members, officers, or directors (depending on entity type)
• Contact email for state correspondence

If anything has changed since last year, this filing is your opportunity to bring records current.

Why This Filing Matters Beyond Compliance

Banks, landlords, and potential business partners often check your standing with the Secretary of State before doing business with you. A lapsed registration signals neglect, which can derail financing, lease agreements, and contracts.

Additionally, if another entity registers your business name while you are administratively dissolved, reclaiming it may be difficult or impossible.

How Fee Changes Affect You

Effective September 6, 2025, Georgia updated its filing fee structure. The current $50 base + $10 online service fee applies to all annual registrations submitted after that date. Confirm current amounts at sos.ga.gov before filing.

How We Help You Stay Current

Georgia Registered Agent.co does not file your annual registration for you — that is your responsibility as the entity owner. What we do provide:

Advance deadline reminders — We notify you well before January 1 so you have time to gather information and submit without rushing.

State correspondence forwarding — If the Secretary of State sends notices about your registration status to your registered agent address, we scan and deliver them same-day.

Compliance visibility — Your online portal tracks what correspondence has arrived and when, giving you a clear picture of your obligations.

Pair Annual Filing with Registered Agent Service

For $99/year, you get a compliant Georgia registered agent address, same-day document forwarding, filing deadline alerts, and secure document storage. One less thing to worry about as you manage your annual compliance obligations.

Take Action

If your annual registration is coming due — or overdue — file at sos.ga.gov immediately. Then make sure your registered agent is someone who will keep you informed going forward.