Form a Georgia LLC - Form an LLC in Georgia – Sun makes Georgia LLC formation easy!

Sun Document Filings can form a Georgia LLC fast! Focus on forming your Georgia LLC business plan and let us form your Georgia LLC. Sun can form a Georgia limited liablity company or register a Georgia LLC correctly the first time. Let us make the Georgia LLC formation process quick and painless for you by preparing and filing a Georgia LLC Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State on your behalf. Your time is better spent forming your Georgia LLC business plan for a successful Georgia LLC. Protect your assets and form a Georgia single member LLC or a Georgia multi-member LLC.

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How do I form a Georgia LLC?

There is no need to ask, "How do I form a Georgia LLC?" because we know how to form a Georgia LLC from start to finish. First, we check LLC name availability with the Georgia Secretary of State. Second, we prepare a Georgia LLC Articles of Organization. Third, before we form a Georgia LLC, we verify that the Articles of Organization are free of errors. Fourth, we will register a Georgia LLC by filing a Georgia LLC Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State. Fifth, after the Georgia Secretary of State files a Georgia LLC Articles of Organization, we will return the filed document to you. We make forming a Georgia LLC simple and fast!

What is a Georgia LLC?

A Georgia LLC or Georgia limited liability company is a type of business entity that is independent of its owner(s). A Georgia LLC can consist of one or more members which may be individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, associations, corporations, other limited liablity companies (LLC), or other business entitites as allowed by the state of formation. The members of a Georgia LLC are afforded limited liablity similar to shareholders of a corporation and are allowed pass-through taxation benefits that is comparable to a partnership. Forming a Georgia LLC can be the best of both worlds.

What are the advantages of forming a Georgia LLC?

A Georgia LLC or Georgia Limited Liability Company combines the advantages of a corporation and a partnership. The members of a Georgia LLC are allowed limited liability protection of a Georgia corporation with the pass-through taxation of a partnership. All personal assets of the members are protected from creditors for debt and from judgments against a Georgia LLC. Provided a member did not use their personal assets to secure loans or personally guarantee the debt for a Georgia LLC. Unlike a Sub-Chapter S Corporation whose shareholders are limited to 75, there is no limit to how many members a Georgia LLC can have. For the flexibility and taxation benefits, LLC’s have become very desirable to business owners.

How do I decide if I should form a Georgia LLC or Georgia S corporation?

- Most business owners that decide to form a Georgia limited liablity company (LLC) do so because of its flexibility in taxation.
- A Georgia S corporation eliminates double taxation but it lacks the flexibility of a Georgia LLC in distribution of income to the owners.
- A Georgia LLC can have several classes of membership interests and can consist of one or more members (in most states) which may be individuals, partnerships, limited partnerships, trusts, estates, associations, corporations, foreign nationals, other limited liability companies or other business entities.
- A Georgia S corporation can only be owned my individuals, issue only one type of stock, and is limited to no more then 75 shareholders.
- For more information, view our Entity Comparison Table. The Entity Comparison Table will show the advantages and disadvantages of different types of business entities.
- If you decide to form a Georgia S corporation instead of forming a Georgia LLC, click here for incorporation services.

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Who controls or manages a Georgia LLC?

A Georgia LLC is owned and organized by its members. Members to a Georgia LLC are the equivalent as partners are to a partnership or shareholders in a corporation. Members have the option of managing a Georgia LLC themselves or if they prefer, they can choose to elect managers to operate a Georgia LLC. Managers are agents of the company and have the authority to bind the company to third parties. The flexibility in management is one of the reasons LLC’s are so appealing.

How many people or business entities are required to form a Georgia LLC?

In most states, only one entity or one person is required to form a Georgia LLC. In terms of taxation, the IRS does recognize single member Georgia LLC’s and allows pass-through taxation. Although the Internal Revenue Service allows one member Georgia LLC’s with pass-through taxation, some states may not afford equal treatment to single member Georgia LLC’s. To avoid any surprises, we recommend that you speak with your accountant or tax preparer to find out how the tax laws in your state would affect your single member Georgia LLC prior to organization.

What titles are owners in a Georgia LLC ?

A Georgia LLC is allowed to have the titles member(s), manager(s), or manging members.

How is a Georgia LLC taxed ?

At the Federal Level -

A Georgia LLC may be classified for federal income tax purposes as a sole proprietorship (referred to as an entity to be disregarded as separate from its owner), partnership or a corporation. If a Georgia LLC has only one owner, it will automatically be considered to be a sole proprietorship (referred to as an entity to be disregarded as separate from its owner), unless an election is made to be treated as a corporation. If a Georgia LLC has two or more owners, it will automatically be considered to be a partnership unless an election is made to be treated as a corporation. If a Georgia LLC does not elect its classification, a default classification of partnership (multi-member Georgia LLC) or sole proprietorship (single member Georgia LLC) will apply.

At the state level -

Your Georgia LLC may be treated differently for tax purposes then at the federal level. Since each state is different, we recommend that you speak to your accountant or tax preparer who specializes in Georgia tax law for specific tax questions.

How do I obtain an EIN or Employer Identification number or Tax Payer ID number for my Georgia LLC?

After we complete a Georgia LLC formation on your behalf, we offer supporting services. We can obtain an employer identification number (an EIN) for your Georgia LLC. An EIN is required to open a bank account, hire employees, and to start business credit for your Georgia LLC. If you purchase our premium package, EIN obtainment is included for your Georgia LLC.

How do I obtain or prepare a Georgia LLC operating agreement?

Often times, you can hire an attorney or paralegal to prepare the operating agreement for your Georgia LLC but that could be very costly. If you purchase our premium package, Sun will prepare the initial operating agreement (standard language) for your Georgia LLC and include meeting minutes (MS Word format) that you can prepare as needed.

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What is a Georgia LLC operating agreement and why is it so important for my Georgia LLC?

A Georgia LLC operating agreement serves as a blueprint for your Georgia LLC. The operating agreement contains the rights, privileges, and powers of the members and managers. A Georgia LLC operating agreement will contain the names and addresses of each member and manager. A Georgia LLC operating agreement will specifiy the percentage each member owns of a Georgia LLC. A Georgia LLC operating agreement will also indicate the capital contribution of each Georgia LLC member. A Georgia LLC operating agreement normally outlines how it can be amended or changed at a future date. Often there is mention of how long a Georgia LLC is allowed to operate, the date of dissolution, or if a Georgia LLC has perpetual existence until the members agree to dissolve a Georgia LLC.

Another important part of a Georgia LLC operating agreement is to create "rules" on how a Georgia LLC can open a bank account, take out loans, write checks, enter into contracts, obtain business credit, and issue membership certificates to its members. As a Georgia LLC member, the most important reason for an operating agreement besides that most states require one by law, is that it protects each members' personal interest, capital contributed, and a detailed outline of the rights and privledges each member is afforded.

What is a Georgia LLC seal?

After a Georgia LLC prepares its operating agreement or has Sun prepare a Georgia LLC operating agreement, a Georgia LLC will need a Georgia LLC seal. What is a Georgia LLC seal? A Georgia LLC seal is a handheld device that imprints paper with a Georgia LLC's name, state of formation, and date a Georgia LLC was formed. Many banks and other lending institutes require a Georgia LLC to possess and use a Georgia LLC seal on business documents or loan papers. All Georgia LLC kits that Sun sells contain a handheld Georgia LLC seal embosser.

What is a Georgia LLC kit?

A Georgia LLC kit is typically a hardbound binder that contains all of a Georgia LLC's important documents such as the Georgia Articles of Organization, operating agreement, and meeting minutes. All of the Georgia LLC kits that Sun sells include the Georgia LLC's name hot stamped (professional imprint of the Georgia LLC's name) on the spine of the kit. Most Georgia LLC kits come with a slipcase to keep the binder safe. Some Georgia LLC kits are made with a slipcase built in. The choice is yours.

Another important part of a Georgia LLC kit is the membership certificates. All of the Georgia LLC kits that Sun sells contain 20 custom membership certificates that include the Georgia LLC's name, date and jurisdiction of formation, and the title of member (s) or manager (s) below the signature lines. If you have already formed your Georgia LLC, you can order a Georgia LLC kit by clicking here. We have a selection of high quality Georgia LLC kits that come in array of styles and colors. Best of all, standard shipping is always free.

Now that you have formed your Georgia LLC, obtained your EIN from the IRS, prepared the Georgia LLC operating agreement, issued membership certificates, and used your Georgia LLC seal embosser, it is time to verify which local city and/or county tax licenses your Georgia LLC business will need. The best place to start is your city hall or county recorder's office. Take the time to verify your area's business licensing requirements. For those of you who plan to run your Georgia LLC out of your home, check with your city or county to find out if a work at home permit is required. Once your licensing requirements are met, it is time to start operating your Georgia LLC.

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