Form an LLC in Louisiana
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $230 on Standard.
State filing fee
$105
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$35 / yr
Louisiana LLCs file with the Secretary of State at a $105 filing fee. Louisiana's geoBiz portal processes most filings within a week. The annual report fee is $35, due on the formation anniversary.
Louisiana is most often chosen by in-state operators, especially in energy, hospitality, and the New Orleans tech scene. Out-of-state founders rarely pick Louisiana without a reason because Wyoming and New Mexico are cheaper to maintain.
Best for: Louisiana-based businesses; energy and hospitality operators.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $105 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $35 |
| Annual report due | On the formation anniversary |
- No franchise tax for most LLCs (the Corporate Franchise Tax was repealed in 2024).
- Louisiana parishes may have separate occupational license fees - we flag the most common ones during onboarding.
How we file your Louisiana LLC
- 1
File Articles of Organization through geoBiz
Louisiana's geoBiz portal accepts the Articles of Organization filing. The $105 fee is paid online.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Louisiana operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
Louisiana annual reports are due on the formation anniversary each year with a $35 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Louisiana annual report due?
On the LLC's formation anniversary each year. The fee is $35.
Does Louisiana have a franchise tax for LLCs?
Not anymore - Louisiana repealed the Corporate Franchise Tax effective 2024.
Can a non-resident own a Louisiana LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against Louisiana.
Ready to form your Louisiana LLC?
Total from $230 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.