Starting an LLC in Louisiana
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Louisiana costs $100 to file the Articles of Organization with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division. After that, Annual Report is due on or before the anniversary date of the LLC's organization each year.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $100 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Report | $30 | On or before the anniversary date of the LLC's organization each year. |
Registered agent
Louisiana requires one. The LLC must continuously keep a registered office in Louisiana plus at least one agent who is either a Louisiana resident or a qualified entity that has filed a certificate naming at least two people authorized to accept service.
What you owe after year one
On or before the anniversary date of the LLC's organization each year.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Louisiana?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-louisiana.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Louisiana?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization is $100.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Louisiana?
The Articles of Organization, filed with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division.
Does Louisiana require an annual report for an LLC?
On or before the anniversary date of the LLC's organization each year.
Do I need a registered agent in Louisiana?
Yes. The LLC must continuously keep a registered office in Louisiana plus at least one agent who is either a Louisiana resident or a qualified entity that has filed a certificate naming at least two people authorized to accept service.