LLC · Louisiana · 2026
What an LLC really costs in Louisiana
Every state fee and deadline for an LLC in Louisiana, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$125
Articles of Organization (Form 365) with LLC Initial Report (Form 973)
First year with the state
~$160
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$125
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $374 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- Louisiana annual reportEvery year in the month you formed. $35; due on or before the anniversary date of formation (dated to the start of the anniversary month here to be safe).$35
Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Louisiana?
Louisiana charges $125 to file the Articles of Organization (Form 365) with LLC Initial Report (Form 973).
What does an LLC cost every year in Louisiana?
Louisiana annual report: $35, every year in the month you formed ($35; due on or before the anniversary date of formation (dated to the start of the anniversary month here to be safe).).
What if my LLC was formed in another state?
To do business in Louisiana you register as a foreign entity: Application of Foreign Limited Liability Company for Certificate of Authority, $185.
Not sure an LLC 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.