How to Register a Business in Georgia

If you want to create a legal entity for your business in Georgia, you have several options. A Georgia Limited Liability Company, or LLC, provides key legal protections for your company while requiring a minimum of paperwork.

A Georgia Corporation provides all of the legal protections of an LLC, in addition to special treatment as a full business entity for accounting and tax purposes, at the cost of slightly more paperwork and reporting requirements.

On IncorporationForms.org, we have all of the papers you need to create your own business entity.

Registering a Limited Liability Company

1. Check your local government for any permits or licenses you may need. This usually at the county level.
2. Register with the IRS by obtaining a Employer Identification Number (EIN). This is your federal tax ID.
3. Fill out the Name Reservation form, Articles of Incorporation, Data Transmittal Form 227, and the Annual Registration form.

Relevant Form(s)

• Filing Procedures for Forming a Georgia Limited Liability Company

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Registering a Corporation

1. Check your local government for any permits or licenses you may need. This usually at the county level.
2. Register with the IRS by obtaining a Employer Identification Number (EIN). This is your federal tax ID.
3. Fill out the Name Reservation form, Articles of Organization, Data Transmittal Form 231, and an Annual Registration form.

Relevant Form(s)

• Filing Procedures for Forming Georgia Profit and Nonprofit Corporations