Avoid Third-Party Solicitations for Corporate Annual Registrations

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is reminding Georgia business owners to protect their businesses from rip-off solicitations. Out-of-state entities are targeting Georgia business owners with mailers regarding their annual registration that make responses look required and do not include required disclaimers. These companies charge Georgia business owners significantly higher rates to complete their annual registration than required by Georgia law.  The Secretary of State’s office has received complaints from the public regarding these mailers.  Georgia businesses who need to renew their registrations this year must do so between January 1, and April 1, 2023.  Georgia businesses can renew their registrations for 3 years at a time. The cost to file the annual registration is $50 for corporations, limited partnerships, and LLCs, $30 for nonprofit corporations, and $25 for out-of-state limited liability partnerships.  For more information, visit www.sos.ga.gov.