Business Formation in Louisiana
LLC & Corporation formation in Louisiana.
Louisiana formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Louisiana
Louisiana LLCs file Articles of Organization and an annual report.
Corporation Formation in Louisiana
Louisiana corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Louisiana Secretary of State — Commercial Division
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $100
- Corporation state filing fee
- $75
- Annual / periodic report
- Louisiana requires an annual report.
- Annual report fee
- $30
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Louisiana address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual report and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Louisiana.
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Louisiana Formation
Ready to form your company in Louisiana?
Initial formation is $495 plus Louisiana state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.