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
$250
$50 above the national median
Per IAR
$60
at the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$250
at the national median
Per BD agent
$60
$10 above the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$250
at the national median
Renewal
$250
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in Georgia
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in Georgia
$250 firm + $60 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$505
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$250 firm + 3 × $60 IAR + IARD system fees
$715
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$250 firm + 5 × $60 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$550
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 $250 for investment adviser firm registration and $60 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $505 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the Georgia IAR registration fee?
$60 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the GA Secretary of State, Securities Division. That is at the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in Georgia?
$250 for the broker-dealer firm and $60 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. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does Georgia charge the same fee to renew?
Yes — Georgia charges the same amounts at annual renewal, so a solo RIA should plan on roughly $505 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.