Forming any business is not easy and we are here to help. If you need assistance with processing the paperwork, questions about the process or business planning we are here for you. Steps include but are not limited to:
1. Choose a Corporate Name
2. Prepare and File Certificate of Incorporation
3. Appoint a Registered Agent
4. Set Up a Corporate Records Book
5. Prepare Corporate Bylaws
6. Appoint Initial Corporate Directors
7. Hold Your First Board of Directors Meeting
8. Issue Stock
9. Comply with Georgia Annual Registration Requirements
10. Comply With Other Tax and Regulatory Requirements
Additional tax and regulatory requirements apply to your corporation. These include:
EIN: Your corporation must obtain a federal employer identification number (EIN). You may obtain an EIN by completing an online application on the IRS website. There is no filing fee.
S Corporation Filing: If the corporation wants to elect S corporation status for tax purposes, it must submit Form 2553 Election by a Small Business Corporation (signed by all the shareholders). The election should be filed within two months and 15 days after the beginning of the corporation’s first tax year. See the IRS S Corporation Fact Sheet for details.
Business Licenses: Depending on its type of business and where it is located, your corporation may need to obtain other local and state business licenses.
11. Foreign Corporations Doing Business in Georgia must register with Georgia.
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