Form Your Louisiana LLC
Launch your business in the Pelican State with Gulf Coast access, affordable compliance, and rich cultural business opportunities
Filed in Louisiana
The Pelican State · LA
- State filing fee$100
- Processing time1-2 business days (online geauxBIZ); 5-7 days by mail
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$30 — due Anniversary month of formation
- State tax rate5.5% flat corporate income tax
- Expedited option24 hours (+$30)
Form your Louisiana LLC — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Louisiana LLC
Free formation means you pay only the $100 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Organization filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Louisiana — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Operating agreement
Professionally drafted operating agreement — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an LLC in Louisiana
Louisiana offers strategic Gulf Coast access with major ports, a strong energy sector, and unique cultural business opportunities. The state has been modernizing its business environment with online filing portals and reduced franchise tax burden.
Affordable filing fee of $100
Low annual report fee of $30
Strategic Gulf Coast location with major port infrastructure
Strong energy and petrochemical industry presence
Rich cultural heritage drives unique business opportunities
Franchise tax largely repealed for most businesses
Key features of a Louisiana LLC
- Franchise tax largely repealed
- GeauxBiz online filing portal
- Strategic Gulf Coast port access
- Low annual report fee of $30
Major industries in Louisiana
Form your Louisiana LLC in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 1-2 business days (online geauxBIZ); 5-7 days by mail.
- 01
Choose Your LLC Name
Your name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC,' or 'L.L.C.' Search the Louisiana Secretary of State's database to verify name availability.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Louisiana requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal correspondence and service of process.
- 03
File Articles of Organization
Submit your Articles of Organization to the Louisiana Secretary of State. The filing fee is $100. Online filing is available through the GeauxBiz portal.
- 04
Create an Operating Agreement
While not legally required, an Operating Agreement is strongly recommended to establish your LLC's management structure and member rights.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax purposes, banking, and employment.
- 06
File Annual Report
Louisiana LLCs must file an annual report during the anniversary month of formation. The filing fee is $30.
Louisiana LLC costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Louisiana LLC requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Louisiana LLC in 2026.
- File Articles of Organization with Louisiana Secretary of State
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Louisiana address
- Create an Operating Agreement (recommended)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File annual report during anniversary month ($30)
- Obtain necessary state and local business licenses
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filing agency
- Louisiana Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Operating agreement
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $25 (60 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $100 Louisiana state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, operating agreement, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Organization filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Louisiana)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Operating agreement
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Louisiana LLC questions, answered
Common questions about forming an LLC in Louisiana. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Louisiana?
The state filing fee is $100. The annual report fee is $30. Our service fee starts at $100 plus the state fee.
Does Louisiana have a franchise tax?
Louisiana has largely repealed its franchise tax for most businesses. Previously a significant cost, this reform makes Louisiana more competitive for new business formation.
When is the Louisiana annual report due?
The annual report is due during the anniversary month of your LLC's formation. The filing fee is $30. Late filing can result in penalties or dissolution.
Can I file my Louisiana LLC online?
Yes, Louisiana offers online filing through the GeauxBiz portal, making it convenient to form your LLC and manage ongoing filings.
Is Louisiana good for energy businesses?
Yes. Louisiana is a major hub for energy and petrochemical industries, with extensive Gulf Coast infrastructure, deepwater ports, and a skilled workforce in energy production and refining.
What is unique about doing business in Louisiana?
Louisiana uses a civil law system (based on French law) rather than common law, which is unique among US states. This can affect certain business contracts and legal matters, so consulting with a Louisiana attorney is recommended.
Louisiana government filing resources
Filing fees for common LLC services
Official Louisiana state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
$25 filing fee.
Louisiana issues a Certificate of Good Standing (the SOS also refers to it as a 'duplicate' certificate).
Learn more$15 for a certified copy of an individual filed document (corporations, LLCs, foreign entities).
$20 per document (reduced to $10 per document if the document relates to an adoption).
$75 reinstatement fee PLUS $30 for the most current annual report PLUS $30 for each annual report not filed.
Learn more$100 to dissolve a domestic LLC (full dissolution/termination is also $100).
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Louisiana LLC
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