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    The Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State is charged with the implementation and enforcement of the Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.

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    The Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of State’s Office provides administrative support to the 42 licensing boards housed with our agency.

    • Licensing Division
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    • About the Division
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    • Apply for a License
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March 02, 2023

Georgia Small Business Owners Post Record Breaking Registration in 2023

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced 26,520 new business formation filings for January 2023....
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger shaking hands with small business owner
December 01, 2022

Rip-Off Alert: Avoid Third-Party Solicitations for Corporate Annual Registrations

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is once again reminding Georgia business owners to protect their businesses from rip-off solicitations....
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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaking at the Georgia Capitol
February 28, 2022

Secretary Raffensperger Calls on Georgia Businesses and Investors to End Business with Russia

Secretary Raffensperger is calling on Georgia registered businesses and Georgia investors to stop business with Russia in solidarity with Ukraine.
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December 16, 2021

Raffensperger Warns of Misleading Corporate Registration Mailers

The soliciting company charges significantly more to complete corporate registration filings than Georgia law requires.
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November 27, 2021

Support Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is one of the ways individuals can support members of their community while getting the things they need for the holidays.
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March 23, 2020

Secretary Raffensperger Provides Relief to Georgia Businesses

Raffensperger is extending the time for Georgia corporations to file their annual registration.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaking at Rotary
March 20, 2020

Secretary Raffensperger Encourages Those Who Can To Support Local Businesses During Pandemic

People can support these businesses by purchasing gift cards to use at a later date, by shopping locally online, and by ordering curbside or takeout.
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February 18, 2020

Secretary Raffensperger is Fighting for Georgia’s Small Business Community

Raffensperger is partnering with Rep. Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) to pass laws to protect Georgians from misleading business solicitations.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaking at Rotary
January 24, 2020

New Business Owner Alert: Misleading Certificate of Existence Solicitations Sent Out Statewide

Business owners have received deceptive letters that could mislead them into believing additional fees are necessary.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger shaking hands with rotary member
January 15, 2020

Raffensperger Breaks Records: Peach State Surges Past New Business Formation Milestone

This marks the first time new business formation surpassed 150,000 in a calendar year, a significant milestone for Georgia businesses.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaking at Rotary
December 02, 2019

Secretary Raffensperger Encourages Georgians to Support Small Business this Holiday Season

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 1.1 million small businesses in Georgia.
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May 10, 2019

Secretary Raffensperger Recognizes Georgia as Small-Business Leader

Raffensperger has recognized Georgia as the top state for starting and growing a small business.
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