What an LLC Costs in Louisiana
The Louisiana LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: The filing fee for Articles of Organization for a Louisiana LLC (Form 365) is $125. Optional faster service costs extra: $35 for "expedite" (processed within 24 hours) or $60 for "priority expedite" (processed while you wait). La. Secretary of State, Forms & Fee Schedule; Form 365
| LLC filing fee | The filing fee for Articles of Organization for a Louisiana LLC (Form 365) is $125. Optional faster service costs extra: $35 for "expedite" (processed within 24 hours) or $60 for "priority expedite" (processed while you wait). Credit card payments carry an additional $5 statutory convenience fee. The Secretary of State says Commercial Division fees increased effective October 1, 2026 under Act 921 of the 2026 Regular Session; the amounts here are from the current schedule. |
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| 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. |
| State franchise or minimum tax | Louisiana's corporation franchise tax has been repealed for franchise tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026 (earlier periods may still have filing obligations). An LLC taxed as a corporation for federal income tax purposes is generally taxed as a corporation for Louisiana income tax (a flat 5.5% for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025); an LLC taxed as a partnership federally is generally treated as a partnership for Louisiana income tax. |
Where to get help in Louisiana
More Louisiana starting an llc & small business
- LLC Annual Report in Louisiana
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FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Louisiana?
The filing fee for Articles of Organization for a Louisiana LLC (Form 365) is $125. Optional faster service costs extra: $35 for "expedite" (processed within 24 hours) or $60 for "priority expedite" (processed while you wait). Credit card payments carry an additional $5 statutory convenience fee.
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.
What state taxes does an LLC pay in Louisiana?
Louisiana's corporation franchise tax has been repealed for franchise tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026 (earlier periods may still have filing obligations). An LLC taxed as a corporation for federal income tax purposes is generally taxed as a corporation for Louisiana income tax (a flat 5.5% for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025); an LLC taxed as a partnership federally is generally treated as a partnership for Louisiana income tax.
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.