Georgia LLC Member Privacy Requirements

Does Georgia require LLC members to be listed publicly?

No. Georgia does not require LLC members to be listed in public state filings. The Articles of Organization must include the organizer's name and address under O.C.G.A. §§ 14-11-204 to 14-11-206, but member names are not mandatory filing contents. Members can remain private while organizers are publicly identifiable.

What Information Becomes Public

Georgia LLC filings create a public state record accessible through the Georgia Secretary of State. Required disclosures include:

• Organizer name and address
• Registered agent name and Georgia address
• Principal office mailing address
• Filing person name and address

Organizers are not necessarily members. A single organizer can form an LLC with multiple members who never appear in state filings. This distinction is critical for privacy planning.

Member Privacy Structure

Members are not required to be disclosed to the state. Keep member information in your operating agreement and internal records only—these documents are not filed with Georgia and remain confidential unless you voluntarily disclose them.

Georgia does not offer anonymous LLC formation. The organizer's identity will be public. However, this limitation does not extend to members, allowing you to maintain member privacy at the state level.

Professional LLCs

Professional LLCs (PLLCs) under O.C.G.A. § 14-11-1107(f)-(g) follow identical public disclosure rules. Member names remain private unless your profession's licensing statute imposes separate ownership disclosure requirements. Check your specific profession's regulations.

Important Limitations

While Georgia permits member privacy in state filings, members may face disclosure obligations elsewhere:

• Federal tax filings require member identification
• Business licenses, loans, and contracts often demand member details
• Litigation may force discovery of member information
• Lenders and investors typically require member disclosure

Next Steps

1. File Articles of Organization listing only the organizer(s) and registered agent
2. Draft an operating agreement naming members and managers (kept private)
3. Review professional licensing requirements if applicable
4. Consult a Georgia business attorney about federal tax classification and disclosure obligations

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This is general information, not legal advice.