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New York vs Georgia LLC (2026)

Georgia is cheaper to form, by $90. New York is cheaper to keep, by $55.50 a year. Over five years New York costs $132 less in state fees. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files in either state for $199 a year.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Side by side

MeasureNew YorkGeorgia
Filing fee$200$110
Yearly reportEvery 2 years, $9Yearly, $60
Report cost per year$4.50$60
5-year state cost$218$350
10-year state cost$245$650
Registered agentOptionalRequired
Change-agent fee$30$30
ExtrasPublication notice, Extra state tax or feeNone listed
Best overall in either state

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

Is New York or Georgia cheaper for an LLC?

Georgia is cheaper to form, by $90. New York is cheaper to keep, by $55.50 a year. Over five years New York costs $132 less in state fees.

Which has the lower filing fee, New York or Georgia?

New York: $200. Georgia: $110.

Do I need a registered agent in New York and Georgia?

New York: optional. Georgia: required.

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