After you form a Georgia LLC, you may need to obtain a business license or permit. Your requirements are determined by the industry you are in and where your Georgia Limited Liability Company is located.
Owners of an LLC are called members. Most states do not restrict ownership, so members may include individuals, corporations, other LLCs and foreign entities. There is no maximum number of members.
A registered agent can help ensure that your business is in compliance with state laws and regulations, while an organizer can help you develop a solid business plan and set your company up for success.
Any person or legal entity authorized to do so by members of an LLC may be an LLC organizer. However, we recommend having a business formation service like ZenBusiness serve as your LLC organizer because formation services have expertise in filing Articles of Organization.
An LLC organizer is the person or company who files your LLC formation paperwork with the state. Meanwhile, an LLC member is any individual or business with ownership interest in your LLC—in other words, an owner.
How does Georgia define a small business? Effective July 1, 2021, Georgia law defines a small business as a business that is independently owned and operated with up to and including 300 employees or up to and including $30 million in gross receipts per year.
Yes! Acting as your own registered agent is perfectly legal. In fact some business owners do just that.
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.