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Louisianan LLC Formation, 2026
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How to form an LLC in Louisiana for $0 service fee.

Louisiana state filing fee is $100. Standard processing is 3 to 5 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Louisiana Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Louisiana Registered Agent service free for the first year.

$0 service fee $100 state fee at cost 60-day money-back
LOUISIANA
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State filing fee$100
Processing3 to 5 business days
State GDP$280B
Population4.6M
Small businesses~440,000
Our service fee$0
$100 TOTAL
$100
Louisiana filing fee
3 to 5 business days
Standard processing
$0
Our service fee
$280B
Louisiana GDP
The Louisiana business environment

Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Louisiana.

Mississippi River port logistics are massive. Oil & gas industry is the historical driver. Tourism in New Orleans is significant. State income tax 1.85-4.25%.

State GDP$280BTotal state output
Population4.6MLatest census estimate
Small businesses~440,000Per SBA Office of Advocacy
Notable#1 export state for grain via Mississippi RiverDistinguishing economic fact
Top industries in Louisiana
Oil & gasPort logistics (Mississippi River)PetrochemicalsTourism (New Orleans)Agriculture (sugarcane, rice)
Top cities to file

Where Louisiana businesses are based.

You can form your Louisianan LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.

New Orleans
Tourism, port logistics, oil & gas services, healthcare.
Baton Rouge
State capital. Petrochemicals, government, LSU, port.
Shreveport
Energy, healthcare, casinos.
Lafayette
Oil & gas services, Cajun cultural hub.
Lake Charles
LNG export, petrochemicals.
Metairie
Suburb of New Orleans, healthcare.
Louisianan LLC specifics

The Louisiana formation rules at a glance.

  • $100 filing fee, $30 annual report
  • Processing: 3 to 5 business days ($30 expedited)
  • Filed with the Louisiana Secretary of State in Baton Rouge
  • Top industries: Oil & gas, Port logistics (Mississippi River), Petrochemicals

Our take Form here if you operate in Louisiana. Moderate costs; watch parish-level licensing.

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The Louisiana Secretary of State

Commercial Division processes LLC formations from Baton Rouge. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $30 annual report.

FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS
What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

How it works

From form to filed in Louisiana, in four steps.

Step 1
Tell us about your businessEntity name, members, and Louisiana address. Five minutes.
Step 2
We file with LouisianaArticles of Organization submitted to the Louisiana Secretary of State same day.
Step 3
EIN, BOI, bankingEIN issued, BOI filed, you can open a Louisiana business bank account.
Step 4
LiveStamped Articles in your vault. Louisiana compliance calendar populated.
Compare to nearby states

Louisiana vs neighbors.

If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Louisiana compares.

Texas$300No state income tax, much larger oil & gas economy
Mississippi$50Lower fees, smaller economy
Alabama$200Similar economy, higher costs
Louisiana$100Form here if you operate in Louisiana. Moderate costs; watch parish-level licensing.
Local resources

Louisiana business resources beyond formation.

After you file, these Louisiana-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.

Louisiana Economic DevelopmentState business support
Louisiana SBDCStatewide network
New Orleans ChamberLargest metro chamber
GNO Inc.Greater New Orleans economic development
FAQ

Louisiana-specific LLC questions.

Why is the Mississippi River so important to LA?
5 of the 15 largest US ports are on the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Grain, oil, petrochemicals, container traffic.
Does Louisiana have parish-level licensing?
Yes. Each of the 64 parishes (LA equivalent of counties) may have separate licensing requirements. We map this state-wide.
When is the LAn annual report due?
By the LLC anniversary date each year.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Louisiana?
Louisiana charges a $100 state filing fee. Our service fee is $0. There are no add-on charges from us. Total upfront cost: $100.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Louisiana?
Louisiana processes LLC formations in 3 to 5 business days for standard filings. Expedited service is available for an additional $30.
Do I need to live in Louisiana to form an LLC there?
No. You can form a Louisianan LLC from anywhere. You will need a Louisiana Registered Agent (we provide this free for the first year).
What is a Louisiana Registered Agent?
Louisiana requires every LLC to designate a Registered Agent with a physical address in Louisiana. We provide Louisiana Registered Agent service free for the first year, $99/year after.
What about BOI reporting for my Louisianan LLC?
Required for every new LLC at the federal level (FinCEN), regardless of state. We file it for you at no cost as part of formation. Civil penalties for missing it run up to $591/day.

Start your Louisianan LLC in 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We file with the Louisiana Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Louisiana Registered Agent.

Pay only state fee $100 Louisiana fee at cost 60-day money-back

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