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How to Download Articles of Incorporation from the Georgia Secretary of State Website Navigate to ( ) Insert your organization's legal entity name into the "Business Name" field. Click "Search"
Forming a Georgia Corporation Name your Georgia corporation. Appoint Directors. Choose a Georgia Registered Agent. File the Georgia Articles of Incorporation. Create Corporate Bylaws. Draft a Shareholder Agreement. Issue shares of stock. Apply for Necessary Business Permits or Licenses.
In Georgia, for-profit and nonprofit corporations are required to publish notice of their intent to incorporate no later than the next business day after filing articles of incorporation. This notice should be published in the county where the registered office is located.
How to Download Articles of Incorporation from the Georgia Secretary of State Website Navigate to ( ) Insert your organization's legal entity name into the "Business Name" field. Click "Search"
To be taxed as an S corporation, you must convert your LLC into a traditional corporation (C corporation) with the state, and file IRS Form 2553 "Election as a Small Business Corporation" with the IRS.
In the US, companies are typically registered at the state level of government. The most reliable place to find a company's Articles of Incorporation is a Secretary of State office database.
Processing Time: 15 business days; Processing in 2 business days costs an additional $100. Processing in the same business day (if submitted before noon on a weekday) costs an additional $250. Processing in one hour costs an additional $1,000. Draft your own Articles of Incorporation.
Georgia recognizes the federal S corporation election and does not require a state-level S corporation election.
Since Georgia doesn't require LLCs to list their members on the Articles of Organization or Annual Registration, you typically won't need to inform the state when your LLC changes owners. However you will need to update your LLC operating agreement and change your responsible party with the IRS.
Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in Georgia? Yes, you have the option to designate yourself as a registered agent. It's important to note that you must be available at the registered office throughout standard business hours, and your personal information will enter the public record.