Form Your Georgia C Corporation
Build the investor-ready structure VCs require — issue stock, raise priced rounds, and scale from Atlanta's booming tech hub with no franchise tax
Filed in Georgia
The Peach State · GA
- State filing fee$105
- Processing timeApprox. 7 business days (online)
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$60 ($50 + $10 online service charge) — due April 1st annually
- State tax rate5.19% flat corporate income tax
- Expedited option2 business days (+$120)
Form your Georgia C-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Georgia C-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $105 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
Registered agent
Required in Georgia — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an C-Corp in Georgia
Georgia pairs a low $105 incorporation fee with a fast-growing Atlanta tech and venture ecosystem, making it a practical home base for C Corporations planning to raise outside capital. The state's 5.19% flat corporate income tax, absence of an LLC-style franchise tax, and world-class logistics infrastructure give startups room to scale while courting institutional investors.
The structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require to write a check
Issue stock and equity to founders, employees, and investors with a clean cap table
Perpetual existence — the corporation survives changes in ownership and leadership
Low Georgia filing fee of $105 with an affordable $60 annual registration ($50 + $10 online service charge)
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS / Section 1202) benefits may apply to early shareholders
Headquartered alongside Hartsfield-Jackson, the world's busiest airport, for nationwide connectivity
No Georgia franchise tax — only a modest net-worth tax applies to corporations
Raise priced rounds and SAFEs from a familiar, investor-ready legal wrapper
Key features of a Georgia C-Corp
- Investor-ready C Corp structure for stock issuance and priced rounds
- Board of directors and bylaws govern the company; perpetual existence
- No Georgia franchise tax — only a net-worth tax on corporations
- Low $60 annual registration ($50 + $10 online service charge)
- Atlanta tech ecosystem and the world's busiest airport for connectivity
Major industries in Georgia
Form your Georgia C-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Approx. 7 business days (online).
- 01
Choose Your Corporate Name
Your name must include a corporate designator such as 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' 'Limited,' or an abbreviation (Inc., Corp., Co., Ltd.). Check availability through the Georgia Secretary of State's Corporations Division online search before filing.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Georgia requires every corporation to have a registered agent with a physical street address in the state who can accept legal and state documents during business hours.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Georgia Secretary of State's Corporations Division. The filing fee is $105 and online filing typically processes in about 7 business days. Include your authorized shares and incorporator details.
- 04
Hold the Organizational Meeting
Adopt corporate bylaws, appoint your board of directors, and issue stock to founders. Restricted-stock recipients should consider filing an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of receiving their shares.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS. It is required to file federal taxes, open a corporate bank account, issue payroll, and complete most investor and banking paperwork.
- 06
File Annual Registration
Georgia corporations must file an annual registration by April 1st each year. The fee is $60 ($50 base plus a $10 online service charge), payable to the Corporations Division.
Georgia C-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Georgia C-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Georgia C-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation with the Georgia Secretary of State
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Georgia address
- Adopt corporate bylaws and appoint a board of directors
- Authorize and issue shares of stock to establish the cap table
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File annual registration by April 1st ($60: $50 + $10 online service charge)
- Obtain any required state and local business licenses
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $25 (30 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $105 Georgia state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Georgia)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Georgia C-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an C-Corp in Georgia. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form a C Corporation in Georgia?
The Georgia state filing fee for Articles of Incorporation is $105. The annual registration is $60 ($50 + $10 online service charge). Our service fee is added on top of the state fee.
How long does it take to incorporate in Georgia?
Online filings with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division typically process in about 7 business days. Online filing is the fastest method to get your corporation on record.
How is a C Corporation taxed in Georgia and federally?
Georgia levies a 5.19% flat corporate income tax. Federally, C Corporations pay a 21% flat corporate income tax, and dividends are taxed again at the shareholder level — the so-called 'double taxation.' Georgia imposes no LLC-style franchise tax, only a net-worth tax on corporations.
Why do investors and VCs prefer a C Corporation?
Venture capitalists and institutional investors almost always require the C Corp structure because it cleanly issues stock and equity, supports a cap table, allows preferred-share priced rounds and SAFEs, and offers perpetual existence — features that pass-through entities cannot match.
What is an 83(b) election and when must I file it?
If founders or employees receive restricted stock that vests over time, an 83(b) election lets them be taxed on the value at grant rather than at vesting. It must be filed with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the restricted stock — the deadline is strict and cannot be extended.
Does a Georgia C Corporation qualify for QSBS / Section 1202 benefits?
A domestic C Corporation may qualify shareholders for Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) benefits under Section 1202, which can reduce or eliminate federal tax on certain gains. The rules changed in 2025, so eligibility and the size of the benefit may apply depending on your specifics — consult a tax advisor.
When is the Georgia annual registration due for a corporation?
The annual registration is due by April 1st each year and costs $60 ($50 + $10 online service charge). Missing the deadline can lead to administrative dissolution of your corporation.
Does my Georgia corporation need to file a BOI report with FinCEN?
No. Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, US domestic entities and US persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. Only entities formed outside the US and registered to do business in a US state still need to file.
Georgia government filing resources
Filing fees for common C-Corp services
Official Georgia state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
Name Reservation (30-Day): $25 filing fee + $10 service charge = $35.
Georgia's good-standing document is the Certificate of Existence: $10 fee + $10 service charge = $20 (same online or paper).
Learn moreCertified copy: $10 fee + $10 service charge = $20 for documents under 25 pages.
Apostille is $3.00 per document, issued by GSCCCA (1875 Century Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta GA 30345.
$225 base filing fee plus a mandatory $10 service charge ($235 total) to file the Application for Certificate of Authority for a foreign profit corporation (CD 236) wi…
Learn more$20 to file Articles of Amendment (profit corporation name change, Form CD 100) with the Georgia Secretary of State, plus a mandatory $10 service charge for a $30 total.
Learn more$250 filing fee + $10 service charge = $260 total, payable to the Georgia Secretary of State.
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