Businesses that are incorporated in another state will typically apply for a Georgia certificate of authority. Doing so registers the business as a foreign entity and eliminates the need to incorporate a new entity. Operating without a certificate of authority may result in penalties or fines.
Each limited partnership must file a certificate of cancellation with the Secretary of State. Said certificate shall be marked with the time and date of receipt and a copy of said certificate shall be returned to the limited partnership.
Legal Compliance: Georgia requires the filing of a Statement of Dissolution with the Secretary of State to officially terminate the partnership. Tax Obligations: Partners must settle all state and local taxes, including filing final tax returns, to avoid future liabilities.
Because ownership in an LLC is like any other personal property, it cannot be taken unless there is some contractual or legal process that allows for it. Even if a person only owns a small percentage, unless your agreement says that you can remove them, then you cannot.
If you're ready to dissolve your business, you need to file dissolution papers, settle your debts, and distribute assets to the partners. Like with any business venture, general and limited partners might be tasked with closing their business.
To dissolve a Georgia LLC, file a Certificate of Termination (Form CD-415) with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division (SOS). The certificate of termination costs $5 to file online, $10 by mail, and is available on the Georgia SOS website or in your Northwest Registered Agent online account.