Friday, March 20, 2009

LLC Georgia

By Christine Snook

Almost any Georgia business owner who wants an easy-to-use and maintain vehicle for their business ought to consider the Georgia LLC.

Doing things right from the start will avoid delays and headaches that can cause serious problems within the state. Not until a carefully produced filing is give to the state and has been accepted and processed will the Georgia limited liability company be formed.

This process involves a state representative reviewing your filing for accuracy and to ensure it contains all the necessary information.

It is key that you not start actually operating as a business until this process is properly completed. If it turns out that your George LLC has mistakes or is missing information, all the business you've completed prior to approval will not be protected from liability.

MISTAKE ONE

Some applications do not include the right fee, or include a check made out to the wrong agency in the state. Ensuring the requirements of Georgia are followed is the surest way to avoid this basic error.

MISTAKE #2

Ensure that the name you have chosen is acceptable. The laws of limited liability corporations in Georgia are such that a new name must be different or sufficiently different from all others names being used by other registered Georgian legal entities.

Also, the name must end with an appropriate designation acceptable by the state. These are listed in the statute or a reputable service can ensure this is met when preparing your filing.

MISTAKE THREE

Consider all application instructions carefully. The state of Georgia requires that some documents submitted as part of the application process be formatted in a specific manner, that they contain an official office address, and that they also have the information required by law about your business' registered agent and registered office.

Appointing a qualified registered agent and registered office is a must as failing to meet these rules can lead to loss of status of the Georgia LLC. When a Georgia limited liability company loses its status, there is risk of liability and other potentially costly consequences.

WRAP UP

By double checking that your filing does not have any of these errors, you will be better off when it comes to faster processing and less hassles and delays.

One great way to avoid the time, stress and uncertainty of forming a Georgia LLC is to use a reputable document formation company. - 15246

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