The Secretary of State fee schedule effective October 1, 2026 lists $125 for Articles of Organization of a Louisiana LLC. Online filing adds a $5 state service charge.
Official sourceWhat does Louisiana charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization online through the Secretary of State with the domestic LLC Initial Report, which starts an agent affidavit. The Articles cannot be accepted without the Initial Report. The registered agent must accept electronically within seven days. |
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| Formation charges | $125 for the Articles of Organization from October 1, 2026, plus a $5 state service charge on online credit card payment. The amount was $100 through September 30, 2026. A name reservation costs $25. |
| Recurring filing | An annual report costs $35 from October 1, 2026, up from $30 through September 30. |
| First and later due dates | The annual report is due on or before the anniversary date of the LLC organization, each year, signed by a manager or a member. |
| Registered agent and office | Every business filing needs an agent with a physical address in Louisiana. The agent can be almost anyone of legal age who is a legal resident of Louisiana. |
| Taxes and other costs | The Secretary of State fees do not include state tax registration, local permits, paid agent service or certified copies at $20 each. |
When is the Louisiana LLC annual report due?
The annual report is due on or before the anniversary date of the LLC organization, each year. It costs $35 from October 1, 2026. The Secretary of State says the yearly filing is required even if nothing changed.
Who can be the Louisiana registered agent?
Every business filing with the Secretary of State needs an agent with a physical address in Louisiana. The agent can be almost anyone of legal age who is a legal resident of Louisiana. Each registered agent must accept the appointment electronically within seven days of an online submission.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check Louisiana tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the Louisiana filing fee?
The Secretary of State fees do not include state tax registration, local permits, paid agent service or certified copies at $20 each. See also our note on the October 2026 Louisiana fee change.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Secretary of State fee schedule effective October 1, 2026 - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Louisiana LLC online filing instructions - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Secretary of State business filings FAQ - reviewed October 1, 2026
- La. R.S. 12:1308.1, annual report - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Louisiana?
From October 1, 2026 the Articles of Organization fee is $125. It was $100 through September 30.
How much is the Louisiana LLC annual report?
$35 from October 1, 2026. It was $30 through September 30.
When is a Louisiana LLC annual report due?
On or before the anniversary date of the LLC organization each year.
Is an Initial Report required with the Articles?
Yes. The Articles of Organization cannot be accepted without the domestic LLC Initial Report.
Does the registered agent have to live in Louisiana?
The agent must be a legal resident of Louisiana with a physical address in the state.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.