What do I get for $395?

We will register your business name with the Georgia Secretary of State, get you an EIN#, Sales Tax#, do an Operating Agreement for you, reach out to 3rd party Bond & Insurance companies for quotes, and fill out & upload your application & paperwork to the GOALS system. As of May 1st, 2023, we will no longer register you for fingerprinting since the used car board changed its rules. Also, as of October 2023, the state no longer accepts mail-in applications. Everything is done through GOALS now. This is where you print your license, file for renewals, and where we will upload your paperwork. Our paperwork service is a very reasonable cost considering how much time and effort we put into it. We can also answer any questions you may have along the way.

 

Are Bond and Insurance required?

Yes. You must have both. We reach out to 2 companies that have very reasonable rates. Your Bond is driven off your credit (soft pull) while the insurance is based off your driving history in the past 3 years. The Bond is a 2-year $35,000 bond. The type of insurance you need is Garage Liability Insurance. NOTE: The cost of the Bond & Insurance is NOT included in the $395 with us. We reach out to third party companies and then they will contact you about prices via email and/or by phone sometime during the paperwork process. It typically takes them 2-4 business days.

 

What does the $395 not cover?

The $395 is strictly for your used auto dealer paperwork. If you decide to rent an office from us, that is separate from the paperwork. This also applies to signage fees, rental fees, etc. However, we will order your signs and put them up for you only if you rent from one of our buildings. If you have your own lot or office, we cannot assist with that. Also, there will be some homework you will need to do. It isn't much considering we do the bulk of the work for you, but you will need to do it. You will need to take pictures of your office, get your phone & Internet set up, get your zoning certification signed & notarized (letter is acceptable), register for fingerprints, apply for your business license, and pay the state $175 on GOALS. This fee is not with us. It is a separate, mandatory application fee required by the state that we cannot control. We will attach instructions, however.

 

What is a DBA? Do I need one?

A DBA is also known as a trade name. It is not required. A DBA stands for "Doing Business As". A DBA allows you to conduct business under another name without filing for a new LLC or Corporation. The DBA name only would appear on all your signs and checks. So, if your business name is Example Solutions, LLC dba Example Auto Brokers, only the dba name (Example Auto Brokers) will be used even though Example Auto Solutions, LLC is the officially registered business name. Most people prefer to use DBAs if a name they like is already legally registered by someone else. You may often hear of it referred to as a "Trade Name" or a "Fictitious Name".

 

Are DBAs free?

Not quite. We will include your DBA on all the paperwork at no additional cost, but you must register the DBA name with the city or county office in which you do business. We cannot do this for you, and it is not included in the $395 paperwork service. The city or county may charge a fee of $100 or more dollars. Please check with them first before selecting this option.

 

Is there an appointment I need to make with you all?

There is no appointment. We do everything digitally, including uploading your application to GOALS.

 

How will I know if I have completed everything successfully?

Kevin will email you throughout the process. He will use the email you provide on this questionnaire. This is also how you will send us any required documents, so keep an eye out.

 

ONCE YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO GOALS, WE NO LONGER HAVE ANY CONTROL OVER IT.