LLC cost in Louisiana
Louisiana charges $125 to form an LLC. Over 5 years, state fees come to $265.
Year 1
- Articles of Organization and Initial Report source$125
Years 2 to 5, each year
- Annual Report source$35
5-year total$265
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Each fee
- Articles of Organization and Initial Report: $125. Once, when you form the LLC. SOS Commercial Division fee schedule, effective October 1, 2026, under Act 921 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session (read on 2026-10-09); was $100. The Initial Report must accompany the articles; no separate fee is listed for it. Source
- Annual Report: $35. Every year, starting in year 2. New fee effective October 1, 2026 (same schedule); was $30. Due each year on the anniversary of formation, first in the year after formation (due-date rule not read on an official page). Source
Forming in another state instead?
If your business operates in Louisiana, forming in another state does not remove the Louisiana fees. You register there as a "foreign" LLC ($185) and keep filing its yearly reports. You also pay a registered agent in the other state. We assume $99 a year, a low published price (Harbor Compliance).
| If you live in Louisiana | First year | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Form in Louisiana | $125 | $265 |
| Form in Wyoming, register in Louisiana | $384 | $1,160 |
| Form in Delaware, register in Louisiana | $394 | $2,530 |
Assumes a foreign LLC pays the same yearly Louisiana fees as a local one. Try your own numbers.
How to file
You can file with the state yourself: Louisiana official filing page. Or pay a formation service to file for you. Services charge their own fee on top of the state fees above.
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