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    Georgia Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization

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    Last Revised: January 23, 2023.

    About this Form

    To establish the creation of an LLC within the State of Georgia, one must complete and submit an articles of organization form to the state. This document includes the proposed company's name and may include additional provisions that are not inconsistent with state law. The version of the form that is made available for purchase on this page is guaranteed to comply with Georgia state laws and includes other required documentation. The form set also come with instructions and information on how to file for an LLC in the state.

    Online Filing Availability

    Georgia accepts the filing of articles of organization form online via the Georgia Secretary of State's online system for e-filing documents.

    Name Availability & Requirements

    The requirements for naming an LLC within the state are set forth in O.C.G.A. § 14-11-207. The name of the LLC must contain the words "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.", "LLC", "L.C." or "LC". It is permitted to abbreviate the word "limited" as "ltd." and the word "company" as "co.". The name must be distinguishable from those of all other entities on file with the state, may not infringe on any registered trademark, and may not exceed 80 characters in length, including spaces and punctuation.

    One may determine the availability of a proposed business name for use within Georgia by querying the state's official Business Search tool.

    Required Fees

    Georgia imposes a fee of $100 for the filing of the articles of organization, plus a $10 filing service charge if mailed. Two business day expedited service is available for an additional $100 fee, same-day service for an additional $250 fee, and one-hour service for an additional $1000 fee.

    Statutory Authority & Requirements

    The statutory authority for an LLC within the state is set forth at O.C.G.A. § 14-11-201 et seq.

    The statutory requirements for a valid articles of organization filing are codified in O.C.G.A. § 14-11-204. The text of the statute reads as follows:

    § 14-11-204. Articles of organization

    (a)  The articles of organization shall set forth the name of the limited liability company, which name must satisfy the requirements of Code Section 14-11-207.
    (b)  The articles of organization may set forth:
    (1)  That management of the limited liability company is vested in one or more managers; and
    (2)  Any other provisions not inconsistent with law.

    GEORGIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
    ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

    Article One

    The name of the limited liability company is: ______________________________________________.

    Article Two
    (Check, and if applicable complete, one of the following)

    ❒ The articles of organization shall be effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.

    ❒ The articles of organization shall be effective on: ___________________________ (Date) at _________________ (Time). [Note: The delayed effective date may not exceed 90 days beyond the date of filing.]


    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these Articles of Organization on _________________ (Date).



    __________________________________________
    Signature


    __________________________________________
    Print Name

    Capacity (choose one option only):

    _____ Organizer
    _____ Member
    _____ Manager
    _____ Attorney-in-fact

     
      

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