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To form a Georgia S corp, you'll need to ensure your company has a Georgia formal business structure (LLC or corporation), and then you can elect S corp tax designation. If you've already formed an LLC or corporation, file Form 2553 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to designate S corp taxation status.

If you want to make the S Corp election, you must file additional paperwork. First, you'll file Form 8832 to let the IRS know that you want your LLC to be taxed as a corporation rather than a partnership. Then, you'll file Form 2553 to elect S Corporation status.

A certified copy of your Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation can be ordered by mail, in person or online, but we recommend online. Online orders are immediate. Normal processing by mail takes up to 48 hours, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $10, for up to 50 pages.

To start a corporation in Georgia, you must file Articles of Incorporation with the Georgia Corporations Division. You can file the document online or by mail. The Articles of Incorporation cost $100 to file (plus $50 to file your initial report).

A Georgia Certificate of Existence is not necessary for day-to-day business operations. Nonetheless, there are a number of specific situations in which you may be asked to present a valid Certificate of Good Standing.

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.