Atlanta passed Northern Virginia in 2026 as the biggest data center construction market in the country, the Port of Savannah is one of the fastest growing container ports in the nation, and Georgia's poultry, row crop, and timber industries are among the largest in the Southeast. Contractors, carriers, and farms here are buying equipment, and Georgia's tax rules on that equipment are different from the states around it.
We place Georgia files with lenders that fund from Atlanta to Savannah to Valdosta. Options in 24 to 48 hours on a soft inquiry, for start-ups and established operations.
Who we finance in Georgia
What is driving equipment demand in Georgia
- Metro Atlanta leads the country in data center construction with roughly 4,200 megawatts under way.
- The $9.5 billion I-285 Top End Express Lanes project and the Hyundai Metaplant and its battery plant are major regional drivers.
- The Port of Savannah's Ocean Terminal work and the new Gainesville inland port keep drayage and warehouse equipment turning over.
We work with businesses across Georgia, including Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, and Columbus, and the rural counties in between.
Sales tax and income tax on equipment in Georgia
Tax rules change and depend on your facts. Confirm with your accountant before relying on any of this.
Trucks, trailers, and titling in Georgia
- Apportioned registration through the Georgia Department of Revenue. Trailers are not titled in Georgia.
- No state safety inspection and no weight-distance tax.
- Off-road equipment is not titled.
Where Georgia buyers find equipment
We finance equipment from any dealer, auction, or private seller. Dealers and auctions our Georgia customers use include Yancey Bros. (Austell, Georgia's Caterpillar dealer since 1914), Ritchie Bros. Newnan yard outside Atlanta. Get pre-approved before you go so the seller sees a buyer who can close.
Equipment we finance
Excavators · Dozers and loaders · Skid steers · Semi trucks · Trailers · Farm equipment · Cranes and lifts
About financing in Georgia
Equipment financing in Georgia is arranged through Land Tech Capital's network of third-party lenders and lessors. Land Tech Capital is a New York based commercial finance broker, not a lender, and does not hold a Georgia license. Your financing agreement will be with the lender or lessor, who provides any disclosures Georgia law requires. No fee is charged to you before funding, and we are paid by the lender when a deal closes.
Questions we get
How does Georgia TAVT work on a financed truck?
TAVT is a one-time 7 percent tax on the vehicle's fair market value, paid at titling instead of sales tax. Most programs let us include it in the financed amount.
Can a poultry farm finance equipment with the GATE exemption?
Yes. The GATE card removes sales tax on qualifying agricultural equipment, and the financing works the same way with a lower total.
Do you finance drayage tractors for Savannah?
Yes. Port drayage is a common Georgia file, new and used, based on time in business and credit.
