Georgia Annual Report: Complete Filing Guide & Requirements
Every business registered in Georgia must file an annual registration—also referred to as the Georgia annual report—to maintain good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State. With Palm’s professional filing service, you can ensure compliance while focusing on growing your business.
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Table of Contents
Georgia Annual Report Requirements
Filing Deadlines & Due Dates
Fees and Costs
Step-by-Step Filing Process
Requirements by Entity Type
Penalties & Consequences
Professional Filing Service
Frequently Asked Questions
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Georgia Annual Report Requirements
The Georgia annual registration is a mandatory filing required for all registered business entities. It updates your business information with the Georgia Secretary of State – Corporations Division and keeps your company in active, compliant status.
Who Must File?
The following entities must file annually:
Georgia LLCs – Must file an annual registration between January 1 and April 1, starting the year after formation or registration.
Georgia Corporations – Both domestic and foreign corporations are required to file between January 1 and April 1.
Nonprofit Corporations – Nonprofits must file to maintain good standing and tax-exempt status.
Foreign Entities – Out-of-state entities registered to do business in Georgia must file annually as well.
Required Information for Georgia Annual Report
To complete your Georgia annual report, you’ll need:
Business Name & Entity ID – As registered with the state (control number or entity number)
Registered Agent – Name and Georgia-based address
Principal Office Address – Domestic or out-of-state
Management Info – Officer names (for corporations), member/manager names (for LLCs)
All information must be current and accurate at the time of filing.
Filing Deadlines & Due Dates
Annual Filing Window
The Georgia annual registration must be filed between January 1 and April 1 each year.
There is no grace period—filings submitted after April 1 are considered late.
First-Time Filers
Newly formed entities must file their first annual registration during the next January–April window.
Domestic corporations and nonprofits must also file an initial registration within 90 days of formation.
Georgia Annual Report Fees and Costs
LLCs
$50 state filing fee
$5 online processing fee
$55 total
Corporations
$50 state filing fee
$5 online processing fee
$55 total
Nonprofits
$50 state fee
plus applicable processing fees
(usually $5 online)
Fees are the same whether you’re filing an original report or making updates.
What Happens If You Miss the Georgia Annual Report Deadline?
Missing the April 1 deadline has immediate and serious consequences:
Immediate Consequences
Administrative Dissolution – The state may dissolve your business, revoking its legal authority to operate
Loss of Good Standing – This can affect contracts, financing, and licensing
Reinstatement
To reinstate a dissolved entity, you must complete additional filings and pay extra fees
Reinstatement is often more expensive and time-consuming than filing on time
Step-by-Step Filing Process
Collect your entity’s name, registered agent info, principal address, and officer or member details.
Verify that all information is accurate and up to date
Step 1
Go to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Corporations Division website
Step 3
Enter or confirm the required information
Step 5
Save your confirmation receipt for your records
Step 2
Locate your business and select “File Annual Registration”
Step 4
Pay the $55 total fee (online)
Step 1
Visit the [State] Business Lookup on Palm
Step 2
Enter the Business Name or Entity Number
Step 3
Find the business by Name or Entity Number
Step 4
Review Business Status
Step 5
Use Palm to fix expired due dates and monitoring
Professional Georgia Annual Report Filing Services
Palm handles Georgia’s specific filing window with precision—helping you stay compliant without the stress.
Why Choose Palm?
Filing Window Management
We ensure filings are submitted well before April 1
Automated Reminders
We notify you in advance so you never miss a deadline
Expert Filing Support
Our team ensures that all filings are accurate and submitted correctly
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When is the Georgia Annual Report due?
The annual registration must be filed between January 1 and April 1 each year. Late submissions are not accepted without penalty.
How much does it cost to file?
Most entities pay $50 to the state plus a $5 online processing fee, totaling $55.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
You risk administrative dissolution and loss of good standing, which can affect operations, contracts, and licensing.
Can I file online?
Yes. Online filing is available through the Secretary of State’s Corporations Division and includes a $5 processing fee.
Do I need a registered agent?
Yes. All Georgia entities must have a registered agent with a physical Georgia address. This info must be correct when filing.
When do new entities need to file?
New businesses must file their first annual registration in the next January–April window after formation. Some entities must also file an initial registration within 90 days.
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