Registered agent price index · Georgia
3 Best Registered Agents in Georgia (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Weighted index: cost over three years counts 38%, coverage per dollar 32%
Quick tally
The Georgia index
1. Georgia Registered Agent.co: best for owners who count every dollar
First lineGeorgia Registered Agent.co indexes highest here. The entries: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
Cost settles it: three years here come in under Mainstay Filing.
Line includes
- A physical in-state office address
- Service of process, scanned and posted
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Undercuts Mainstay Filing per year
Debits
- A one-state service
- No help with the annual registration
2. Mainstay Filing: best for companies in several states
Fifty statesMainstay Filing is line 2: $149 a year here and wherever the company registers next.
Three years total $150 more than Georgia Registered Agent.co.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- Goes wherever the company goes
- Price $149, renewal $149
Debits
- Georgia Registered Agent.co costs $50 less each year
- Does not file the recurring report
3. GA Registered Agent.org: best for keeping everything local
Georgia focusGA Registered Agent.org is line 3: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
Its figures are identical to Georgia Registered Agent.co's.
Line includes
- A physical in-state office address
- Service of process, scanned and posted
Credits
- Undercuts Mainstay Filing per year
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
Debits
- A one-state service
- No help with the annual registration
Subtotals after 1, 2, 3 and 5 years
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Georgia Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | GA Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit GA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Crossover check
Official state charges
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Formation filing charge | $110 | sos.ga.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual registration | $60 every year | sos.ga.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| If the report is late | $25 | sos.ga.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| 3-year state cost | $230 | Total of the above |
The Georgia index, explained
Three-year cost index settled line one. That column is 38% of the index; coverage per dollar, renewal step, crossover year and price transparency make up the rest.
Georgia Registered Agent.co takes the cost column with $297 over three years, where Mainstay Filing needs $150 more.
Official Georgia registered agent requirements (Georgia Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Georgia resident, a Georgia corporation or LLC, or a corporation or LLC from another state with authority to do business in Georgia. An entity cannot be its own agent. (O.C.G.A. § 14-11-209)
The address has to be a Georgia street address that is also the agent's business office, and the agent has to be located there. A P.O. box or mail drop cannot be used.
Citation: sos.ga.gov (read October 2026) per the state
The no-service line
Serving as your own registered agent adds nothing if you qualify. Each line above charges $99 to $149 a year for the in-state address.
Common questions
How much does a Georgia registered agent charge each year?
$99 to $149 yearly.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Year one plus two renewals comes to $297 to $447.
Does Georgia require a registered agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own registered agent?
Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility and address rules on this page.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
$60 annually for the annual registration, with the deadline described as April 1.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
They never cross in ten years, so the year-one order holds.
Which registered agent indexes best in Georgia?
Line one is Georgia Registered Agent.co, line two Mainstay Filing, line three GA Registered Agent.org.
Source lines
- Georgia Secretary of State fee. Source sos.ga.gov; confirmed October 2026.
- Georgia report due date. Source law.justia.com; confirmed August 2026.
- Georgia Secretary of State Corporations. Source sos.ga.gov; confirmed October 2026.
- Georgia registered agent statute. Source sos.ga.gov; confirmed October 2026.
- Georgia Registered Agent.co pricing page (read November 13, 2026)
- Mainstay Filing Georgia service page (read November 13, 2026)
- GA Registered Agent.org pricing page (read November 13, 2026)