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Corporation Filing Fees in Louisiana

In Louisiana, filing articles of incorporation costs $95 and the annual report costs $35, under fees in effect since October 1, 2026.

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Louisiana at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$95
Raised from $75 by Act 921 of 2026, effective October 1, 2026.
Annual report fee
$35
Raised from $30 by Act 921 of 2026, effective October 1, 2026.
Report frequency
Every year

Sources

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The rules in Louisiana

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Louisiana?

Articles of incorporation fee in Louisiana: $95. Raised from $75 by Act 921 of 2026, effective October 1, 2026.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Louisiana?

Annual report fee in Louisiana: $35. Raised from $30 by Act 921 of 2026, effective October 1, 2026.

How often does a corporation in Louisiana have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Louisiana: Every year.

Where do the Louisiana corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from La. R.S. 49:222(B)(1)(b) and La. R.S. 49:222(B)(1)(g). Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Act 921 of the 2026 Regular Session (HB 908) raised most Secretary of State business filing fees, effective October 1, 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.