How Do I Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in Georgia?

To reinstate a dissolved Georgia LLC, file a reinstatement application with the Georgia Secretary of State within five years of administrative dissolution and pay the $260 reinstatement fee plus all delinquent annual registration fees and penalties (O.C.G.A. § 14-11-603). File online at https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/Account or contact the Corporations Division at (404) 656-2817.

Eligibility Requirements

Your LLC must have been administratively dissolved for failure to file annual registration by April 1. The five-year reinstatement window begins on the date of administrative dissolution. Once this deadline passes, reinstatement is no longer available under Georgia law.

Required Fees and Payments

Calculate your total obligation before filing:

Reinstatement fee: $260
Delinquent annual registration fees: $60 per year missed
Late-filing penalties: $25 per year of noncompliance

Example: An LLC that missed three years of filings owes $260 + ($60 × 3) + ($25 × 3) = $485 total.

Filing Instructions

Submit your reinstatement application through the Georgia Secretary of State's online portal at https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/Account. You may also mail documents to:

Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE, Suite 313 West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334

Include your LLC's control number or exact legal name, registered agent name and Georgia physical street address, and principal office mailing address.

After Reinstatement

Your LLC's authority is restored retroactively to the date of dissolution. You must immediately file your next annual registration to remain in good standing. Annual registration is due between January 1 and April 1 each year (O.C.G.A. § 14-11-603).

Next Steps

Verify dissolution status at https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/BusinessSearch
Calculate all delinquent fees and penalties
Gather current registered agent and principal office information
File reinstatement application online or by mail
Confirm approval before resuming operations

Contact Information

Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division
Phone: (404) 656-2817
Website: https://sos.ga.gov/

This is general information, not legal advice.