Corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships in Georgia are formed by filing with the Corporations Division of the Secretary of State. Some foreign (out-of-state) entities which do business in Georgia also must file with the Corporations Division.
While there aren’t typically any state grants available for small business startups, there are many lending opportunities including your local banks. We've put together a list of traditional and alternative funding as well as federal loans and grants.
The U.S. government offers several financial aid opportunities for small business owners, including the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.
Get an overview of starting your own business from the Start-Up Basics pdf (listed below) from the Small Business Development Center program at the University of Georgia.
While many Georgia businesses are required to register with the Corporations Division, businesses often need local operating licenses, federal operating licenses depending on the business, and/or state-level professional licenses. In certain cases, employees may need to be individually licensed as… Read More
The Georgia Small Business Development Center provides a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs that can help you get started.
