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Reinstate an LLC in Georgia

Georgia lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement within 5 years 1.

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Company statusSTATEGeorgiaCALLEDReinstatementTIME LIMIT5 years1STATE FEE$260.001OFFICIAL PAGES CHECKED2LAST CHECKEDNov 14, 2026

Can you reinstate an LLC in Georgia?

Yes. Georgia calls getting an administratively dissolved LLC back reinstatement, and an LLC in that status may apply by filing an application for reinstatement. 1

A Georgia LLC must apply for reinstatement within 5 years of the effective date of its administrative dissolution. 1

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What it costs in Georgia

$260.00Georgia state fee 1
$199our preparation fee, plus state fees

We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.

How reinstatement works in Georgia

  1. File the application

    Georgia takes the reinstatement application online through the Secretary of State's eCorp site, or on a printed form mailed or hand-delivered with a check or money order. 1

  2. Pay the state fee

    The Georgia Secretary of State's reinstatement guide lists a $260.00 fee to file the application, made up of a $250 filing fee and a $10 service charge. Expedited review costs extra. 1

  3. Check the name

    Georgia reserves an administratively dissolved LLC's name for 5 years after dissolution or until reinstatement, whichever is sooner. After that, another entity may reserve or file under the name. 1

What reinstatement does

The Georgia Secretary of State says that when an administratively dissolved entity is later reinstated, its existence is also retroactively reinstated for all purposes. 2

More details for Georgia

Georgia's reinstatement guide says online reinstatements are generally processed within 7-10 business days and paper ones in 15 business days from receipt. 1

Georgia lets the registered agent or a member or manager of an LLC sign the reinstatement application, as listed in the most recent annual registration. 1

What we do for your Georgia filing

For $199 + state fees we confirm what Georgia requires for your company and prepare the filing. You sign, we file. State charges are passed through at cost. You see the amounts before we file. Start your reinstatement.

Reinstate or start a new LLC?

A new LLC is a new company with a new formation date. If a fresh start is cheaper for you, we say so.

In Georgia the window above decides whether reinstatement is still open.

What to have ready

  • The company name exactly as registered
  • The state of formation
  • The last year the company filed a report with the state
  • The application for reinstatement 1

Common questions

How long do I have to reinstate an LLC in Georgia?

A Georgia LLC must apply for reinstatement within 5 years of the effective date of its administrative dissolution. 1

What does Georgia charge to reinstate an LLC?

The Georgia Secretary of State's reinstatement guide lists a $260.00 fee to file the application, made up of a $250 filing fee and a $10 service charge. Expedited review costs extra. 1

Will my LLC keep its name in Georgia?

Georgia reserves an administratively dissolved LLC's name for 5 years after dissolution or until reinstatement, whichever is sooner. After that, another entity may reserve or file under the name. 1

Does reinstatement in Georgia reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?

The Georgia Secretary of State says that when an administratively dissolved entity is later reinstated, its existence is also retroactively reinstated for all purposes. 2

What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a Georgia reinstatement?

$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.

Also in Georgia

Sources 2 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
  1. Georgia: time limit to apply, what the state calls it, state fee, the application, the LLC's name, processing time, who signs sos.ga.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
  2. Georgia: what reinstatement does sos.ga.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026

Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.

Georgia’s official pages disagree on state fee. This page follows sos.ga.gov/how-guide-reinstate-entity.

This page explains Georgia’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.

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