LLC Annual Report in Louisiana
When a Louisiana LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: A Louisiana LLC must file an annual report with the Secretary of State on or before the anniversary date of its organization each year, listing its registered office, registered agent(s) and managers or members. The fee is $35. La. R.S. 12:1308.1; La. Secretary of State, Forms & Fee Schedule; Business Filings FAQs
| Annual report | A Louisiana LLC must file an annual report with the Secretary of State on or before the anniversary date of its organization each year, listing its registered office, registered agent(s) and managers or members. The fee is $35. The report must be filed every year even if nothing has changed, and can be filed online. If the LLC receives a Notice of Intent to Revoke, it must file the annual report within 30 days of the notice (60 days for a foreign LLC) or its charter will be revoked, and reinstatement fees are significantly higher. |
|---|---|
| Registered agent | Every business registered with the Secretary of State must have an agent with a physical address in Louisiana (a municipal address, not just a post office box). The Secretary of State says an agent can be almost anyone of legal age who is a legal resident of Louisiana, such as an organizer, a member, an employee, an attorney or an accountant. To change the agent or registered office, file Change of Registered Office or Agent (Form 983); the fee is $30. |
Where to get help in Louisiana
More Louisiana starting an llc & small business
- What an LLC Costs in Louisiana
- Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Louisiana
- All Louisiana starting an llc & small business rules
FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Louisiana?
A Louisiana LLC must file an annual report with the Secretary of State on or before the anniversary date of its organization each year, listing its registered office, registered agent(s) and managers or members. The fee is $35. The report must be filed every year even if nothing has changed, and can be filed online. If the LLC receives a Notice of Intent to Revoke, it must file the annual report within 30 days of the notice (60 days for a foreign LLC) or its charter will be revoked, and reinstatement fees are significantly higher.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in Louisiana?
Every business registered with the Secretary of State must have an agent with a physical address in Louisiana (a municipal address, not just a post office box). The Secretary of State says an agent can be almost anyone of legal age who is a legal resident of Louisiana, such as an organizer, a member, an employee, an attorney or an accountant. To change the agent or registered office, file Change of Registered Office or Agent (Form 983); the fee is $30.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.