Georgia Secretary of State provides a business search and trademark search functionality through their Corporations Division. The business search allows you to search their entity information for businesses registered in Georgia. The database can be searched by several different methods:
- Business name
- Control number
- Registered agent name
- Officer name
- Packages from $0 + State Filling Fees
- Start an LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp or Non-profit
- Available in all 50 states!
- Free compliance reminders
- No hidden cost business formation
- No long-term contracts and subscriptions
Search by business name
You can search the Secretary of State entity information records by business name using either the full or partial name and can select whether it starts with, contains or is an exact match with those words.
The search results generated will contain a list of businesses that match your search criteria and it will detail the business name, control name, business type, principal office address, registered agent and status.
You can view more details about the businesses listed by clicking on the business name which is highlighted in blue. The business record includes:
- Business name
- Business type
- NAICS code and sub code
- Principal office address
- State of formation
- Control number
- Business status
- Date of formation or registration date
- Last annual registration year
- Registered agent information
- Filing history
- Name history
Search by control number
If you know the business’ control number you can also search the database by this.
When you search by control number it should only find one record and you can view this record by clicking on the business name. The record will include a range of information such as address, formation information and agent details plus more as detailed above in search by business name.
Search by registered agent name
- Packages from $0 + State Filling Fees
- Start an LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp or Non-profit
- Available in all 50 states!
- Free compliance reminders
- No hidden cost business formation
- No long-term contracts and subscriptions
- 1 Free Year of Registered Agent Service
- Free Domain, Website, Email & Phone
- In business since 1998!
- Business Address & Free Mail Forwarding
- Fast LLC Filing
- Privacy by Default
- Starts at $0 plus state fees
- Available in all 50 states!
- Fast Filing Speeds
- Worry-Free Compliance
- Registered Agent Service
- 100% Accuracy Guarantee
The entity information records can be searched by registered agent name which you can search with additional criteria of starts with, contains or exact match.
The search results will contain all businesses that have the name as the agent and will be displayed in the list alongside other key business information to help you identify the business you are looking for.
You can view more details about the business by clicking on the business name that is highlighted in blue so that you can see information such as address, formation information and agent details plus more as detailed above in search by business name.
Search by officer name
You can also search the database by officer name and refine the search by selecting starts with, contains or exact match.
The list generated will include businesses that have an officer who has the name searched. The list includes key information about the business.
You can view more information by clicking on the business name which is highlighted in blue. The business record will provide a variety of information including address, formation information and agent details plus more as detailed above in search by business name.
Contact details
Website: https://sos.ga.gov/
Phone: (404) 656-2817 or (844) 753-7825
Address: 2 MLK Jr Drive, Suite 313, Floyd West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334-1530
Hours: Monday-Friday 8,00am-5.00pm
How to register a business in Georgia?
- Packages from $0 + State Filling Fees
- Start an LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp or Non-profit
- Available in all 50 states!
- Free compliance reminders
- No hidden cost business formation
- No long-term contracts and subscriptions
- 1 Free Year of Registered Agent Service
- Free Domain, Website, Email & Phone
- In business since 1998!
- Business Address & Free Mail Forwarding
- Fast LLC Filing
- Privacy by Default
- Starts at $0 plus state fees
- Available in all 50 states!
- Fast Filing Speeds
- Worry-Free Compliance
- Registered Agent Service
- 100% Accuracy Guarantee
If you want to register a business in Georgia there are a few steps below that you can follow to help you:
- First, you need to decide what you are going to call your business so that you can register it. You can search the Georgia Secretary of State’s entity information database to see if there are any other businesses with the name.
- Select the business structure you are going to operate under such as a corporation, LLC or partnership so you can select the right forms to register your business.
- Register your business with the Georgia Secretary of State which can be completed online or by mail. There is a guide to help on the Georgia Secretary of State website.
How much does a Georgia business entity search cost?
Georgia’s Secretary of State does not charge for their business entity searches.
How can I get a business license in Georgia?
In Georgia, business licenses need to be applied for through the city or county offices where your business is located as there are no statewide licenses. You will need to contact your local chamber of commerce or municipal government to find out which licenses apply to your business. Licenses can include local operating licenses and professional licenses, but these vary depending on your location and industry. The cost of licenses can vary depending on your location, for example, a business service license can cost around $50.