Which state is cheaper for an LLC: Georgia or Florida?

Over 5 years, Georgia is cheaper with an estimated total cost of $495, compared to $875 for Florida, saving you approximately $380.

Can I register in Florida if I live and work in Georgia?

You can form an entity in Florida, but if your principal residence or business operations are in Georgia, statutory nexus rules require you to register as a Foreign LLC in Georgia. In Georgia, the foreign filing fee is $225 plus annual foreign maintenance of $50/year.

2026 Head-to-Head Statutory Comparison

Georgia vs Florida LLC

Georgia has lower annual report fees ($50 vs $138.75) but levies state income tax; Florida has 0% personal state income tax.

5-Year Cost Verdict: Georgia saves an estimated $380 over 5 years.

Georgia Model →Florida Model →

Direct Side-by-Side Fee Matrix

Statutory 2026 Fee Schedules

Metric	Georgia	Florida
Initial State Filing Fee	$100	$125
Annual Report Fee & Frequency	$50 (annual)	$139 (annual)
Annual Franchise Tax	$0 / None	$0 / None
5-Year Estimated True Cost	$495	$875
Public Member Anonymity	Moderate	Public
Foreign Qualification Fee	$225 upfront ($50/yr)	$125 upfront ($139/yr)

The Reality of Forming Out-of-State

Operating in Georgia with a Florida LLC?

If you live or conduct physical business in Georgia and form in Florida, you must register as a Foreign LLC in Georgia. This means paying Florida's formation fee ($125) PLUS Georgia's foreign filing fee ($225) and two annual registered agent fees.