--- title: "Georgia Entity Running Costs and Filings" description: "What it actually costs to keep a Georgia entity compliant each year, from state filings to corporate tax, and how Teamed compares." canonical: https://www.teamed.global/country-hiring-guides/united-states/georgia/entity-running-costs-and-filings --- ![Georgia business district.](/cluster-assets/country-hiring-guides/united-states/georgia/entity-running-costs-and-filings/images/hero.webp) # How much does it costto run a company in Georgia. Teamed runs your Georgia payroll and compliance under one employer of record agreement, so you avoid entity formation fees, franchise tax filings, and ongoing state paperwork. Served by Teamed US Inc., Delaware · Payroll via SUNA Solutions Last reviewed 22 September 2026 · Georgia guide At a glance ## What a Georgia entity actually costs Setting up your own Georgia corporation means filing with the Secretary of State for a fee of $110, then staying current on state corporate income tax at 5.19% every year. Georgia's net worth tax, the state's version of a franchise tax, is calculated on a margin basis, though the minimum charge sits at $0. None of this includes registered agent fees, accounting, or the payroll infrastructure you still need to run a real business. Corporate income tax5.19% Minimum franchise tax$0 Franchise tax basismargin Formation / registration fee$110 Formation ## Registering your entity with the state Georgia charges a filing fee of $110 to register a new entity with the Secretary of State, effective 6 Sep 2025. That fee covers only the paperwork of existence, not the operational cost of running the business behind it. You'll also need a registered agent, an accountant who understands Georgia's tax regime, and someone tracking every deadline the state sets. None of that disappears once the entity is formed, it just shifts from a one-time cost to a recurring one. Ongoing tax ## Corporate income tax and the net worth tax Georgia taxes corporate income at 5.19%, a flat rate that applies regardless of how small or new the business is. That bill lands every year the entity operates, whether or not it turns a profit large enough to feel comfortable paying it. Georgia's net worth tax, its answer to a franchise tax, is calculated on a margin basis rather than flat revenue. The minimum charge is $0, so a business with a modest or negative margin may owe nothing on this line, though the corporate income tax obligation still stands separately. Compliance calendar ## The filings that keep the entity in good standing Beyond the initial registration, Georgia expects ongoing filings to keep an entity in good standing, along with accurate corporate tax returns each year. Missing a deadline doesn't just cost money, it risks the entity's standing with the state entirely. For a company running lean, with one or two people on the ground, this becomes disproportionate work relative to the size of the operation. That's usually the point where employer of record starts to look less like a stopgap and more like the sensible default. Before you commit ## Sometimes an employer of record is the better fit An employer of record is sometimes the better answer, not a lesser one, especially for a small or still-changing headcount, or while you're testing whether Georgia is even the right market. Talk to a member of the team about what your situation actually needs, or run the numbers yourself with the crossover calculator. Contractors, employer of record and your own entity all run on one platform at Teamed, so moving between them later does not mean changing provider or re-onboarding anybody. Real HR and legal experts handle the work rather than a ticket queue. Talk to a member of the team and we will tell you plainly which one suits where you are. If you would rather look at the numbers yourself first, the crossover calculator models it on local salaries and employer costs rather than on a headcount rule of thumb. Talk to a member of the team Model the crossover for the United States Who carries it ## Your own entity, when it's time. We set it up, migrate you in, and hand it back intact. Global Entity and Employment Operations, which we call GEMO, is how Teamed forms your company, registers it for tax and payroll, runs it month to month and keeps its filings current, across 100+ countries. You stay the employer. We do the work behind it. That's Global Entity and Employment Operations, which we call GEMO, and it works the same way in Georgia as it does across the 100+ countries we operate in. We handle the Secretary of State registration, the ongoing net worth and corporate income tax filings, and the accounting that keeps the entity clean, then hand you a fully operational company when you're ready to run it yourself. Entity Management (GEMO) The Graduation Model Employer cost calculator > They set up our EU entity and moved hires across without missing a payroll. *Helene Dubois, COO* Talk to an expert about Georgia Questions ## Frequently asked questions How much does it cost to register a company in Georgia? Georgia's Secretary of State charges $110 to file a new entity, effective 6 Sep 2025. That fee only covers the state filing, not registered agent, legal, or accounting costs you'll need on top of it. What corporate tax rate applies to a Georgia entity? Georgia levies a flat 5.19% corporate income tax on entities operating in the state. This applies annually regardless of company size, and sits separately from the state's net worth tax. Does Georgia have a franchise tax? Georgia's version of a franchise tax is a net worth tax, calculated on a margin basis rather than flat revenue. The minimum charge is $0, so businesses with a low or negative margin may owe nothing on this specific line. Is it cheaper to use an EOR instead of forming a Georgia entity? It depends on your headcount, salaries, and how long you plan to stay in Georgia, which is exactly what the crossover calculator is built to work out. For a small or still-forming team, the ongoing filings and tax administration of your own entity often cost more in time than an employer of record does in fees. What ongoing filings does a Georgia entity need to stay compliant? A Georgia entity needs to keep up with state filings to maintain good standing and file corporate tax returns annually, covering both the income tax and net worth tax obligations. Missing these can put the entity's standing with the state at risk, not just add penalties. Where these figures come from ## Sources These figures are drawn from the Georgia Department of Revenue and the Georgia Secretary of State's published filing fee schedule. ## More on entities in Georgia - [Hiring in Georgia, overview](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/georgia)parent - [Georgia setting up](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/georgia/entity-setup)sibling - [Georgia tax presence](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/georgia/permanent-establishment-risk)sibling - [Georgia entity or eor](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/georgia/eor-vs-entity)sibling - [Georgia moving from an eor](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/georgia/moving-from-eor-to-your-own-entity)sibling - [Set up an entity, by country](/entity-setup-by-country)hub - [Entity Management (GEMO)](/entity-management)core - [Talk to an expert about Georgia](https://www.teamed.global/contact?from=entity-running-costs-and-filings)CTA