Corporation · Louisiana · 2026
What a corporation really costs in Louisiana
Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Louisiana, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$95
Articles of Incorporation - Louisiana Business Corporation (Form 399) with Initial Report
First year with the state
~$130
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$95
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $344 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- Louisiana annual reportEvery year in the month you formed. $35; due on or before the incorporation anniversary date. Corporation franchise tax repealed for periods beginning on/after Jan 1 2026.$35
Questions
How much does it cost to form a corporation in Louisiana?
Louisiana charges $95 to file the Articles of Incorporation - Louisiana Business Corporation (Form 399) with Initial Report.
What does a corporation cost every year in Louisiana?
Louisiana annual report: $35, every year in the month you formed ($35; due on or before the incorporation anniversary date. Corporation franchise tax repealed for periods beginning on/after Jan 1 2026.).
What if my corporation was formed in another state?
To do business in Louisiana you register as a foreign entity: Application of Foreign Corporation for Certificate of Authority, $155.
Not sure a corporation is right?
Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Louisiana.
Plan my company freeSource: https://static.sos.la.gov/shared/fee_changes_2026.pdf · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.