The state filing fee to form an LLC in Louisiana is $100. That's one of the more affordable states to form an LLC. On top of that, plan for $35 each year in annual report fees. Our $199 fee buys filing only — Articles drafted and submitted. The state's $100 fee, our $99/year registered agent service, EIN application help, and operating agreement drafting are each separate items.
Standard processing runs 5-7 business days. If you pay $50 for expedited service, you can usually get to 24 hours. We file on your behalf and notify you as soon as the Louisiana Secretary of State processes the formation.
Yes, every year. The fee is $35. Missing the filing deadline can lead to late fees and eventually administrative dissolution by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Yes. Every LLC registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State is required to maintain a registered agent with a physical Louisiana address. This is true from the moment you file your formation documents and remains true for as long as the LLC exists. Our annual registered agent fee is $99, billed independently of the $199 formation service.
Yes. You don't have to be a Louisiana resident to form a Louisiana LLC. You do, however, need a registered agent with a physical Louisiana address — which our registered agent service covers at $99/year, billed separately.
Louisiana doesn't require you to file an operating agreement with the state, but you absolutely should have one. Banks require it to open a business account. Courts rely on it in disputes. Without one, Louisiana's default LLC rules apply — which may not match your intentions. Our operating agreement template is a paid optional add-on, separately priced from formation.
Apply directly on IRS.gov — it's free and takes about 10 minutes. You'll receive your EIN immediately after completing the online application. Never pay a third party for an EIN. Our EIN application help is a separately-priced add-on. Going direct via IRS.gov is also free and takes about ten minutes.
What $199 gets you: Articles of Organization drafted, reviewed, and submitted to the Louisiana Secretary of State. The $100 state filing fee is separate. Registered agent service, an operating agreement, and EIN application assistance are each their own service.
We're here to help. Reach out Monday through Friday and we'll answer any questions about forming an LLC in Louisiana or how our services work.