How Do I Withdraw My LLC from Georgia?

To withdraw your Georgia LLC, file a Certificate of Withdrawal with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division. There is no withdrawal fee under Georgia law. File online at https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/Account or mail to 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE, Suite 313 West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334. Contact (404) 656-2817 for form requirements.

Filing Your Withdrawal

Submit your withdrawal application through the Secretary of State's online eCorp system or by mail. Include your LLC's legal name, entity number, and effective withdrawal date. Your registered agent's appointment automatically terminates upon approval—no separate termination form is required.

Processing typically takes 1–2 business days for online filings. Verify completion by searching your business status at https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/BusinessSearch.

Before You File

Ensure all outstanding obligations are satisfied:

Annual reports: Georgia requires annual reports with a $60.00 fee (O.C.G.A. § 14-11-209). File your final report if due.
Tax compliance: Resolve any liabilities with the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Penalties: Pay any unpaid fees or compliance violations.

Contact the Corporations Division at (404) 656-2817 if you're uncertain about pending requirements.

After Withdrawal

Your LLC loses authority to conduct business in Georgia immediately upon approval. You remain liable for any pre-withdrawal debts, taxes, or legal obligations. Withdrawal does not dissolve your LLC or relieve it of existing liabilities.

If your LLC is registered in another state, maintain that registration to continue operating elsewhere. If you later need to do business in Georgia again, file a new Application for Certificate of Authority.

Next Steps

Verify your LLC is current on all state filings and fees
Obtain the Certificate of Withdrawal form from https://sos.ga.gov/ or call (404) 656-2817
Complete and sign the withdrawal document
File online at https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/Account or mail to the address above
Retain the filed confirmation for your records
Notify the IRS and Georgia Department of Revenue of your LLC's status change
Cancel any business licenses, permits, and registered agent appointments

Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE, Suite 313 West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-2817

This is general information, not legal advice.