Louisiana LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization (Form 365) |
| Filing office | Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division (filed through geauxBIZ) |
| State filing fee | $125 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 |
| Annual report | $35; due on or before the anniversary date of the LLC's organization, every year. Louisiana calls it the Annual Report. |
| Also know | Formation fee rose to $125 effective October 1, 2026 (Act 921 of 2026). Annual report is $35 and due on the anniversary of organization; a missed report triggers a Notice of Intent to Revoke with 30 days to file. A $5 credit card convenience fee applies. |
| State tax registration | Register for tax accounts (sales, withholding, etc.) with the Louisiana Department of Revenue through LaTAP before you begin operating. No day count is published |
| Registered agent | Required: an agent with a physical Louisiana address; can be almost anyone of legal age and a legal resident of Louisiana (for example an organizer, member, employee, attorney or accountant) |
| Processing time | The state does not publish a standard online processing time. Paid expedite options are listed. |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $125 | $275 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $125 | $374 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $125 | $774 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=76256
- revenue.louisiana.gov/businesses/general-resources/business-registration/
- static.sos.la.gov/shared/fee_changes_2026.pdf
- www.sos.la.gov/business-services/forms-fee-schedule
- www.sos.la.gov/business-services/frequently-asked-questions
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.