Cost to Start a Nonprofit in Georgia (2026): Formation Costs & Yearly Fees

Georgia nonprofit fee table

Item	Fee	How often	Status
Articles of Incorporation (domestic nonprofit)$100 online, $110 by mail. Expedite: +$100 (2 business days), +$250 (same day), +$1,000 (1 hour).	$100	One time	verified source
State nonprofit reportDue: January 1 – April 1 each year	$30 (annual)	annual	verified source
Charity registrationGeorgia Secretary of State (Securities & Charities Division)	Check with the state	every 2 years	not confirmed source
Newspaper publicationNotice of intent to incorporate must be sent to the county legal organ newspaper with a $40 publication fee by the next business day after filing (applies to all corporations).	$40	One time	verified source
IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023	$275 / $600	One time	verified source
IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990	No IRS fee	Yearly	verified source
Registered agent	$0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid	Yearly	typical market range

Georgia nonprofit cost calculator

1About your nonprofit

State you'll incorporate in Expected yearly revenue Donations, grants and other income. This decides Form 1023-EZ vs 1023, which Form 990 you file, and tiered charity fees. We'll ask the public for donations (most states then require charity registration)

More options

Use a paid registered agent (typical $100–150/yr; a director with an in-state address can usually serve for free)

2Your formation costs

Georgia nonprofit cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Georgia?

Confirmed fees for a small charity in Georgia come to about $415 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275. Some Georgia items are not yet confirmed on an official page, so check them with the state before you budget.

What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Georgia?

$100 (Articles of Incorporation (domestic nonprofit)). $100 online, $110 by mail. Expedite: +$100 (2 business days), +$250 (same day), +$1,000 (1 hour).

Does Georgia require charity registration?

Not confirmed on an official page in our latest check. Search summary of the SOS how-to page: $35 initial, $20 renewal; registration valid 24 months. sos.ga.gov blocked automated fetch (403), so not read directly. Check with the state before asking for donations.

Does a Georgia nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$30 (annual). Annual registration $30 for nonprofits; initial registration due within 90 days of incorporation.

Official sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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