Out-of-State LLC Registration
What is a foreign Georgia LLC?
A foreign Georgia LLC is any limited liability company that was initially formed outside of Georgia but is registered to conduct business within the state.
To register as a foreign LLC in Georgia, you must file an Application for Certificate of Authority for Foreign Limited Liability Company, appoint a local registered agent, and pay the $230 state filing fee. Or, you can hire us.
For just $355, we register your LLC and include a year of registered agent service, 90 days free of phone service, and lifetime support.
If you’d rather take the DIY route, keep reading to learn how you can register as a foreign Georgia LLC yourself.
Out-of-State LLC Registration
$355 total
● A Year of Registered Agent Service
● 90 days free of phone service
● Lifetime support
Georgia Out-of-State LLC Registration Service
For just $355, we’ll file your Application for Certificate of Authority, provide a year of Georgia registered agent service, and include a free 90-day trial of our local phone service. You’ll also get a secure online account, unlimited access to our library of business resources, and lifetime customer support.
Additionally, we’ll help ensure your business remains in good standing with our compliance service enrollment (zero upfront fees). For just $100 plus state fees, our expert team will complete and file your annual report on your behalf—allowing you to focus on what’s important. If you’d rather file yourself, you can easily cancel compliance service inside your secure account.
Need to register an out-of-state corporation instead? Check out our Georgia Foreign Corporation page for more details.
How to register a Foreign LLC in Georgia
To register as a foreign LLC in Georgia, you must file an Application for Certificate of Authority for Foreign Limited Liability Company with the Secretary of State, Corporations Division. The filing fee is $230 (online) or $235 (paper). Remember, you can still hire us for Georgia Registered Agent Service at just $25 a year.
Here’s a complete list of everything you need to include in your application:
- Company name and (if applicable) the DBA name your LLC will conduct business under in the state of Georgia.
- Jurisdiction where you initially formed your LLC.
- Date you initially formed.
- Principal business address
- Name and address of your Georgia registered agent
- Signature of the person filing your application.
The Application for Certificate of Authority for Foreign Limited Liability Company can be filed online or by mail.
Online:
Georgia online services
Mail:
Office of Secretary of State, Corporations Division
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE Suite 313
West Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to register a foreign LLC in Georgia?
The filing fee for the Application for Certificate of Authority is $230 (online) or $235 (paper).
How long does it take to register a foreign LLC in Georgia?
The standard processing time is 7 to 15 business days. If you need faster turnaround, you can pay for expedited service:
- $120 (two business days)
- $275 (same business day)
- $1200 (one hour).
Do I need to register as a foreign LLC in Georgia?
You need to register or qualify if your LLC is “conducting activities” or “transacting business” in Georgia, but in the digital age those terms have been rendered more nebulous. You may want to consult an attorney if you’re unsure, but typically such conditions are met if your LLC has a physical presence in Georgia by way of:
- A business location in Georgia
- A sales rep in the state
- If you have contractors physically doing work or selling items in Georgia
- Have sales totaling over $250,000 dollars from sales of tangible personal property delivered electronically or physically
What happens if my business name isn’t available in Georgia?
If the name of your LLC is not available in Georgia, you must choose a DBA (doing business as) name for transacting business in Georgia. To register a DBA, you’ll need to apply with the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where your LLC is located. Most counties (such as Fulton and Cobb) charge $175.
You’ll also be required to publish a copy of your DBA registration in a local newspaper. The notice must appear in the newspaper at least once a week for two consecutive weeks.
Out-of-State LLC Registration
Get professional registered agent service, a secure online account, free 90-day trial of phone service, unlimited access to our library of business resources, compliance service enrollment (no upfront fees), same-day mail scans,
and free attorney-drafted internal documents.