Louisiana LLC cost
Forming an LLC in Louisiana costs $125 in state fees in year one, then about $35 a year to stay in good standing.
Forming a Louisiana LLC
You file Articles of Organization and Initial Report with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division. The state fee is $125. See the official fee.
File it yourself with the state →
Every year after
- Annual Report: $35, filed every year. Due: On or before the anniversary date of the entity's formation each year.
- First one: On or before the first anniversary of formation.
- If you're late: No late fee; a domestic entity that fails to file for three consecutive years is revoked (foreign entities after one missed report). Reinstatement filing fee applies..
- Official report page
Worth knowing
- Filing fees rose on October 1, 2026: LLC formation is now $125 and corporation formation $95.
- Annual reports ($35; $10 for nonprofits) are due each year by the formation anniversary date.
- The corporation franchise tax was repealed for periods beginning January 1, 2026; corporate income tax is a flat 5.5%.
Registered agent
Louisiana requires a registered agent. Must have a registered office and registered agent in Louisiana. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $25 | 60 days; two 30-day extensions may be granted for good cause at no charge |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $95 | Trade name registration with the Secretary of State (optional at state level); parish-level requirements may also apply for some business types. |
| Expedited processing | $35 | $35 for 24-hour expedite; $60 priority (while-you-wait) expedite |
| Foreign LLC registration | $185 | Application for Authority to Transact Business (Foreign LLC) |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.
Thinking about forming somewhere else?
If you operate in Louisiana, an out-of-state LLC also has to register here as a foreign entity. See both costs side by side: