A Limited Liability Company (LLC) will file one of the following depending on its situation.
- Form 1040 (Schedule C, E, or F) (appropriate for single member LLCs)
- Form 1065 (Partnership) (appropriate for multiple member LLCs)
- Form 1120S (S Corporation)
- Form 1120 (Corporation)
Who is the organizer of an LLC in Georgia?
Georgia LLC Organizers: An Georgia limited liability company can be formed by one (1) or more organizers. An organizer may be an individual, business entity, business trust, estate, trust, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal or commercial entity.
How are LLCs taxed in Georgia?
By default, LLCs themselves do not pay income taxes, only their members do. Georgia, however, does impose a $50 annual registration fee (see above). In some cases, the owners of an LLC choose to have their business treated like a corporation for tax purposes. This choice is made by filing IRS Form 2553 with the IRS.
Can an LLC have more than one registered agent?
You cannot be in more than one place at one time, which means you will need to have more than one registered agent. This prevents you from being your own registered agent.
Can a LLC be formed in the state of Georgia?
Once you receive your Certificate of Organization, your LLC is now a legally formed business in the State of Georgia.
Where does an organizer file a LLC form?
The organizer must file these documents with the state agency that has jurisdiction over businesses, typically the Secretary of State. States do not generally accept these documents without an LLC organizer. Once the organizer has filed the formation documents, the LLC can conduct business in that state.
What do you have to do to form a LLC?
In order to form your LLC, you must file LLC Formation Documents and pay the State filing fee. Once your documents are approved, your LLC is now in existence and authorized to do business in the State.
When to file Articles of organization in Georgia?
The Articles of Organization is the document, that once approved by the Secretary of State’s office, creates your Georgia LLC. When filing by mail, the approval time is 12-15 business days. When filing online, the approval time is 7 business days. You will find instructions below for both filing by mail and filing online.
