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Incorporate in Georgia
Startup Legal provides the smartest, most efficient way to incorporate or
form a LLC in Georgia. Unlike many other incorporation services,
which file to obtain your Corporate I.D. number and supply you with a
litany of forms to complete, we provide an all-inclusive startup package.
We make sure that your Georgia LLC, corporation or partnership is up and
running as quickly as possible, in full compliance with state and federal
law.
Our services include:
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Initial consultation on advantages and disadvantages of all
applicable entities
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Filing of your Articles of Organization/Incorporation with the
State (FILED WITHIN 24 HOURS of your order)
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Preparation of standard Bylaws/Operational Agreement for your
entity
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Preparation of documents necessary to issue initial ownership
interests in your business
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Filing of your initial Annual Report with the State (if necessary)
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Filing for your Tax ID Number (EID), so your entity may open a
bank account
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Application for tax treatment with the IRS (if necessary)
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A personalized corporate binder for maintaining records
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An individualized checklist for following future corporate
formalities
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Customized stock certificates (if necessary)
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Guidance on DBA filings for advertising purposes (if advertising
under additional names)
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Guidance on meeting state Licensing requirements for your business
For a side-by-side comparison of all entities, see our
Entity Matrix.
For general benefits of forming a business entity, see
Why Form an Entity?
Details Specific to Georgia Incorporation:
Startup Legal provides state-specific business advice on incorporation and
LLC formation. Some unique attributes of Georgia incorporation
include the following:
Entity Restrictions:
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of Georgia as
long as all shareholders are subject to income tax in the state.
Non-resident shareholders must execute a consent agreement to pay Georgia
income tax on their portion of the income for the S Corporation to be
recognized for Georgia purposes.
Corporate Directors:
Georgia corporations may have as few as one director.
Annual Reports:
All businesses must file an Annual Registration Form. The filing fee is
$30.
Business Licensing:
Most businesses in Georgia must obtain a license with their city or
county after becoming a corporation, LLC or partnership.
State Taxes:
There are two taxes on businesses in
Georgia: 1) the state income tax, and 2) the net worth tax.
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Georgia Taxes: |
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Income Tax Rate |
6% |
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Minimum Net Worth Tax |
$10 |
Net worth is taxed by the state as listed below. The net worth is presumed
to be the net worth as disclosed on the corporation's books and as
reflected on the return required to be filed annually by the corporation.
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Net worth over |
But Not over |
Tax |
| $0 |
$10,000 |
$10 |
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10,000 |
25.000 |
20 |
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25,000 |
40,000 |
40 |
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40,000 |
60,000 |
60 |
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60,000 |
80,000 |
75 |
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80,000 |
100,000 |
100 |
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100,000 |
150,000 |
125 |
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150,000 |
200,000 |
150 |
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500,000 |
300,000 |
200 |
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300,000 |
500,000 |
250 |
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500,000 |
750,000 |
300 |
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750,000 |
1,000,000 |
500 |
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1,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
750 |
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2,000,000 |
4,000,000 |
1,000 |
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4,000,000 |
6,000,000 |
1,250 |
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6,000,000 |
8,000,000 |
1,5000 |
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8,000,000 |
10,000,000 |
1,750 |
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10,000,000 |
12,000,000 |
2,000 |
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12,000,000 |
14,000,000 |
2,500 |
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14,000,000 |
16,000,000 |
3,000 |
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16,000,000 |
18,000,000 |
3,500 |
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18,000,000 |
20,000,000 |
4,000 |
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20,000,000 |
22,000,000 |
4,500 |
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22,000,000 |
over |
5,000 |
For
information on incorporating in Georgia as opposed to other states, see
Where to Form an Entity?
Why Use Startup Legal?:
To
our knowledge, we are the only incorporation service that provides an
all-inclusive startup package. We offer expert counsel, a full set of
customized corporate documents and instruction on how to follow future
corporate formalities (proper legal compliance is essential in the event of
an audit or law suit). Additionally, we take care of all necessary
filings with the state and federal government.
Startup Legal was founded as a result of the frustration and delay its
principals encountered when forming their own California law practice.
As entrepreneurs, the Startup Legal founders realized that the startup
process can be extremely taxing on new business owners.
Incorporating the business, filing with the proper regulatory agency,
setting up banking and credit card accounts, establishing the tax
treatment of your new entity, and learning how to follow corporate
formalities can be overwhelming. All of these tasks can take
valuable time away from what new business owners should be doing-- which
is running their business. At Startup Legal, we aim to take as much
of this administrative burden as possible off your shoulders.
We
pride ourselves on providing the most comprehensive service in the business.
To compare our service with our competitors, see
About Us.
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Georgia all-inclusive startup packages*:
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LLCs
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$1345
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For Profit Corporations (all types)
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$1385
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Nonprofit Corporations (all types)
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$1495
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Partnerships (LPs or LLPs)
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$1345
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*Includes all state filing fees and services listed at the top of this page
for businesses operating in Georgia. Fees for businesses operating
outside Georgia may be slightly more.
Preliminary Considerations:
Before you form your entity we advise that you take some time to think
about the following factors. You may also want to call or email us
to discuss these issues.
Select a name. Names of corporations should include the word
"Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," "Limited," or an
abbreviation thereof. Names of LLCs should include the
words "Limited Liability Company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C."
The name shall not exceed 80 characters, including spaces and
punctuation. The name must be distinguishable from the names of
other corporations or LLCs organized, reserved or registered as a
foreign entity under the laws of Georgia.
In what state should your business have its legal home (Where
to form an entity?)
Who will be your managers or directors? In a corporation, Directors
are elected by the owners of the business. Directors act on behalf
of the shareholders and elect officers to manage day to day operations
of the business. Usually a President, Chief Financial Officer or
Treasurer and a Secretary are elected at the inception of the
corporation. In an LLC, managers can be elected by LLC interest
holders.
Who will act as corporate officers (President, VP, Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary)? The President usually takes charge of day to
day business operations. The Chief Financial Officer usually tends
to financial matters and maintains accounting records. The
Secretary usually tends to administrative matters such as calling
meetings and making sure that annual corporate formalities have be
satisfied.
How many shares will the corporation authorize to be issued?
And how many of those shares will be designated for original owners, and
in what percentage? (In the case of LLCs and Partnerships, how will
ownership be divided?)
Do you plan on offering investments in your company in the future?
Certain entities may be more restrictive for raising capital in the
future. Consultation may be necessary before you decide on the
proper entity.
Will you need to obtain particular licenses in the future that require
registration as a particular type of entity? Certain businesses
must be registered as Professional Corporations, C Corporations or
Limited Liability Partnerships. To avoid having to form an entity
that would later have to be dissolved or converted, it is important to
check on such licensing requirements before beginning the incorporation
process.
Overview of the Process:
By
clicking the link below, you can begin to form your new business immediately.
The following is a brief outline of the Startup Legal process.
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Fill out the form on the following page. This should take 5 to
10 minutes if you have thought through the preliminary questions
listed above.
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Within one business day after submitting our online form, we will
contact you for an initial consultation.
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After your consultation, we will file all necessary forms with the
state in which you wish to incorporate. (Documents will be filed
within one business day of your approval.) State approval
generally takes 4 to 6 weeks.
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As we wait for state approval, Startup Legal will prepare all
corporate documents and federal tax applications, so that your
business may open a bank account as soon as we receive approval from
the state.
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Startup Legal will mail you a personalized corporate binder with all
necessary startup documents, including a simple guide for following
future corporate formalities.
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