Address of state office for filing:
Georgia Secretary of State
Corporations Division
Suite 315 West Tower
2 Martin Luther King Drive
Atlanta GA 30334-1530
Telephone: 404-656-2817
State web address: http://www.legis.state.ga.us/
Georgia has online filing located at: http://corp.sos.state.ga.us/business/
Filing Fee: $100
Name requirements: The official name must contain the words “Limited Liability Company,” “Limited Company,” or the abbreviations “LLC,” “ L.L.C.,” “LC,” or “L.C.” The word “Limited” may be abbreviated to “Ltd.” and the word “Company” may be abbreviated to “Co.” The name must contain 80 characters or less. (Section 14-11-207). Names are reservablefor 30 days for $25. The same or a different applicant may renew the reservation for an additional 30 days and $25 fee if the Articles of Organization have not been filed. (Section 14-11-208).
Organizer requirements: A limited liability company may be organized by one person. The organizer need not be a natural person, nor a member. (Section 14-11-203).
Articles of Organization requirements: Articles of Organization must contain the following: (1) name of company, (2) name and address of each organizer, (3) registered agent name and office address (including county), and (4) the mailing address of the company’s principal place of business. (Sections 14-11-203, 14-11-204).
Annual report requirement: Yes, annual registration with the Secretary of State. (Section 14-11-1103). Filing fee of $30.
Publication requirement: No.
Effective date of limited liability company organization: On the date of official approval of Articles of Organization, the company becomes a legal entity and the members are shielded from personal liability. The effective date may be delayed to a date stated in the Articles of Organization up to 90 days after official approval. (Sections 14-11-203, 14-11-206).
Membership requirements: Minimum number required is one. The member may be a natural person or a business entity. (Section 14-11-101(16), 14-11-101(19).
Other: None.
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