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The organizations that help companies export from and invest in Georgia, grouped by what you need. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
1. Where to start
GDEcD, Secretary of State and UGA SBDC International Trade Center: the guide’s first stops, of the 14 organizations below.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
- Get advice
State trade and investment agency
GDEcD
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Runs the state's International Relations and Trade and Global Commerce programs, with trade missions, overseas offices and business attraction.
Visit GDEcD (opens in a new tab)Source: Georgia General Assembly, HB 974 fiscal 2027 budget, April 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of April 2, 2026
State business filings office
Secretary of State
Georgia Secretary of State
Accepts and reviews entity filings, certifies filed records and runs the professional licensing boards.
University export assistance center
UGA SBDC International Trade Center
University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, International Trade Center
Runs export seminars and statewide training programs, including ExportGA, that connect Georgia companies to federal export finance.
2. Export development and market information
3 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
State trade and investment agency
GDEcD
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Runs the state's International Relations and Trade and Global Commerce programs, with trade missions, overseas offices and business attraction.
Visit GDEcD (opens in a new tab)Source: Georgia General Assembly, HB 974 fiscal 2027 budget, April 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of April 2, 2026
University export assistance center
UGA SBDC International Trade Center
University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, International Trade Center
Runs export seminars and statewide training programs, including ExportGA, that connect Georgia companies to federal export finance.
Federal export finance office
EXIM Atlanta
Export-Import Bank of the United States, Atlanta office
Offers export credit insurance and working capital loan guarantees, and lists regional export training sessions across Georgia.
Visit EXIM Atlanta (opens in a new tab)Source: EXIM event page, regional export training in Georgia (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
3. Investment and business setup
3 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
State business filings office
Secretary of State
Georgia Secretary of State
Accepts and reviews entity filings, certifies filed records and runs the professional licensing boards.
State technical college system
Technical College System
Technical College System of Georgia
Delivers Quick Start, customized workforce training for businesses that start up, expand or invest in new technology.
State workforce and unemployment agency
Georgia Labor
Georgia Department of Labor
Runs the unemployment insurance and labor market information programs an employer meets.
4. Customs and tax
1 organization. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
State tax authority
Georgia Revenue
Georgia Department of Revenue
Administers and enforces the state's tax laws and audits tax accounts.
5. Standards and sector requirements
5 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
State agriculture department
Georgia Agriculture
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Promotes Georgia farm products at home and abroad and administers certification marks through its Marketing and Promotion program.
- Meet requirements
State financial regulator
Banking and Finance
Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
Examines and regulates state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions and international banking organizations.
- Meet requirements
State insurance regulator
Insurance Commissioner's Office
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Examines licensed insurers for solvency and compliance and investigates policyholder complaints.
- Meet requirements
State utility regulator
Public Service Commission
Georgia Public Service Commission
Monitors the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas and telecommunications companies.
Manufacturing extension partnership
GaMEP
Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Advises Georgia manufacturers on quality management, process improvement, supply chain and safety.
Visit GaMEP (opens in a new tab)Source: Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
6. Chambers and industry associations
2 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
Statewide business association
Georgia Chamber
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Advocates for Georgia businesses and hosts state economic development events with the Georgia Economic Developers Association.
Visit Georgia Chamber (opens in a new tab)Source: Georgia Chamber of Commerce release, March 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of March 19, 2026
- Get advice
District export council
Georgia DEC
Georgia District Export Council
Volunteer trade professionals mentor Georgia companies on exporting and run export training, seminars and an online export course.
Visit Georgia DEC (opens in a new tab)Source: Georgia District Export Council, about the council (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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Promote:Georgia is an independent guide by Promote:Global, not an official government portal. The organizations named here are independent public and membership bodies, not Promote:Global partners, and every link goes to their own site.
Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of November 3, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.