You are very lucky that you are doing business in the state of Georgia. Not all states offer this simple method of converting your LLC to an INC. See below:
Georgia Conversion – LLC to INC
Fees:
$95 for the Certificate of Conversion
$100 for the Articles of Incorporation
Required Documents:
- Certificate of Conversion
- Articles of Incorporation
- Data Transmittal Form 227
Instructions for Conversion
Step 1: Prepare a Certificate of Conversion
Reference: O.G.C.A. 14-2-1109.2(b)(1)-(6) Certificate of Conversion
Include the following details:
- Name of your LLC and the state where it was formed
- Intention to convert LLC to INC
- Date of the conversion
- Statement that the members approved the election as required by O.G.C.A. 14-2-1109.2(a)
- Statement that along with the certificate, articles are being filed (Regarding how owners’ interests will change/remain)
Step 2: Prepare Articles of Incorporation
Reference: O.C.G.A. 14-2-202 Articles of Incorporation
Include the following:
- Name of the corporation
- Number of shares authorized to be issued
- Name and address for the registered agent
- Your name and address as incorporator
- Principal mailing address for the corporation
Step 3: Prepare Data Transmittal Form 227
You can obtain this form from the Georgia Secretary of State (GA SOS) website.
Step 4: Filing the Documents
File all three documents with the Corporate Division of the Georgia Secretary of State (GA SOS).
Summary of Required Steps
Documents Needed:
- Certificate of Conversion
- Articles of Incorporation
- Data Transmittal Form 227
Where to File:
- Corporate Division of the Georgia Secretary of State
Associated Fees:
- $95 (Certificate of Conversion)
- $100 (Articles of Incorporation)