Georgia Filing Fees: RIA, IAR, Broker-Dealer & Form D (2026)
What it actually costs to register and renew in Georgia. Fees are paid to the GA Secretary of State, Securities Division.
RIA firm registration
$255
$55 above the national median
Per IAR
$255
$205 above the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$255
$5 above the national median
Per BD agent
$55
$5 below the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$250
at the national median
Renewal
Varies
Reduced/different at renewal
Year-one cost scenarios in Georgia
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in Georgia
$255 firm + $255 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$705
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$255 firm + 3 × $255 IAR + IARD system fees
$1,305
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$255 firm + 5 × $55 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$530
Private fund Form D notice filing (Georgia investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$250
Filing fees only. Excludes compliance-manual drafting, Form ADV preparation, consulting, legal, E&O, and FINRA membership costs. Verify amounts with the GA Secretary of State, Securities Division before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register as an investment adviser in Georgia?
Georgia charges $255 for investment adviser firm registration and $255 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $705 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the Georgia IAR registration fee?
$255 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the GA Secretary of State, Securities Division. That is $205 above the national median. Note: IA firm renewal $105; IAR renewal $55; +$10 Form D processing fee
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in Georgia?
$255 for the broker-dealer firm and $55 per registered agent, paid through CRD to the GA Secretary of State, Securities Division. FINRA membership and CRD fees are separate.
What is the Georgia Form D / Blue Sky notice filing fee?
$250 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when Georgia residents invest, plus the $160 NASAA EFD system fee. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does Georgia charge the same fee to renew?
No — Georgia renewal fees differ from initial registration. IA firm renewal $105; IAR renewal $55; +$10 Form D processing fee Confirm current amounts with the GA Secretary of State, Securities Division before your renewal window.