Create & File Registration Register online. Visit the Secretary of State's online services page. Select “create or register a business”. Register by mail. Draft the limited partnership's Certificate of Limited Partnership. Register in person. Registering in person provides you with additional expediting options.
LLC cons: Unlike a corporation, an LLC cannot issue shares of stock. Any new investor would need to become a member of the LLC, which is more complicated. Furthermore, many outside investors consider LLCs risky, and prefer to invest in corporations.
The LLC is separate from its owner, which means it is its legal entity. On the other hand, a multi-member LLC consists of two or more owners and members. Multi-member LLCs have multiple entities involved in controlling the company.
Yes. It's common for an LLC to add or remove members as the business evolves. You will need to update your internal records and possibly file an amendment with the Georgia Secretary of State.
Georgia state law doesn't require you to have an operating agreement, but it does give “maximum effect” to freedom of contract, so a strong operating agreement can give you a lot of control over your LLC in this state.
You'll need to prepare a written consent or agreement that outlines the terms of the new member's addition. This document should include the new member's name, address, and any other relevant information.
Georgia law regarding limited liability companies (“LLCs”) requires only the listing of the registered agent. Thus, members or managers for LLCs are not listed and there is no procedure to “change” them by filing with the Secretary of State.
To add a member to your LLC, you will need to amend your Georgia LLC operating agreement. Your operating agreement contains your members' names and addresses, so when you add a new member, you'll need to update the operating agreement with the new member's information.
To change your registered agent in Georgia, you must complete and file an Annual Registration (like an annual report) with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division. The Annual Registration must be submitted by mail, in person, or online.