Georgia annual report & compliance · Reviewed November 2026
Georgia Annual Report Filing
Georgia corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations file an annual registration between January 1 and April 1. The fee is $60 for for-profit entities and $40 for nonprofit corporations. A $25 late penalty applies after April 1.
At a glance
Who must file in Georgia
Domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, LLLPs, and nonprofit corporations registered in Georgia.
The filing is separate from the entity’s income tax return, sales tax return, and payroll filings. Being current with the annual report does not by itself mean the entity is current on its taxes, and vice versa.
Georgia annual report by entity type
| Entity | Due | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | April 1 | $60 | — |
| LLC | April 1 | $60 | — |
| Nonprofit corporation | April 1 | $40 | — |
How to file the Georgia annual report
- Confirm the entity and registered agent. Use the name and entity number on file with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division. Confirm the registered agent and principal office are current.
- Gather the required information. Most reports ask for the principal office, registered agent, and the names or addresses of officers, directors, managers, or members.
- Prepare and review the report. Use the state’s online filing system or the current paper form. Review the entity type and filing period before submitting.
- Pay the state fee. The fee is paid to the state, separate from any service fee charged by our office. Save the confirmation and filed copy.
- Calendar the next deadline. Add the next annual or biennial due date to the entity calendar, and coordinate it with the registered agent and tax calendars.
What happens if the Georgia report is late?
A $25 late penalty applies after April 1. Continued failure to register can lead to administrative dissolution.
If the entity has already lost good standing, reinstatement is usually a separate filing with its own fee. The longer the report remains unfiled, the more likely the state is to dissolve, revoke, or administratively terminate the entity.
Georgia filing notes
Georgia uses one annual registration window for every entity type: January 1 through April 1. Newly formed corporations may have an initial registration due within 90 days, while entities formed late in the year may be scheduled for the next spring window.
The annual registration is separate from the one-time newspaper publication requirement for new Georgia corporations. It is also separate from Georgia income and sales tax filings.
Georgia annual report questions
Official Georgia resources
Fees, forms, and deadlines were reviewed in November 2026 and can change. This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Confirm the current requirement with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division or your professional adviser before filing.