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LLC Filing Fees in Louisiana

In Louisiana, articles of organization cost $125 to file and the annual report costs $35 (both raised from $100 and $30 effective October 1, 2026), and the state corporation franchise tax was repealed effective January 1, 2026.

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Louisiana at a glance

Formation filing fee
$125
Raised from $100 by Act 921 of 2026, effective October 1, 2026.
Annual or biennial report fee
$35
Raised from $30 by Act 921 of 2026, effective October 1, 2026.
Report frequency
Every year
Due on or before the anniversary date of the LLC's organization.
Annual LLC or franchise tax
No
Louisiana's franchise tax statute, R.S. 47:601, was repealed effective January 1, 2026.

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The rules in Louisiana

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Louisiana?

Formation filing fee in Louisiana: $125. Raised from $100 by Act 921 of 2026, effective October 1, 2026.

How much is the LLC annual report fee in Louisiana?

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

How often must an LLC file a report in Louisiana?

Report frequency in Louisiana: Every year. Due on or before the anniversary date of the LLC's organization.

Does Louisiana charge an annual LLC tax or franchise tax?

No. Annual LLC or franchise tax in Louisiana: no. Louisiana's franchise tax statute, R.S. 47:601, was repealed effective January 1, 2026.

Where do the Louisiana LLC filing fees come from?

The rules above come from La. R.S. 49:222, La. R.S. 12:1308.1 and La. R.S. 47:601. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Act 921 of 2026 (HB 908) became law without the Governor's signature and took effect October 1, 2026. The online text of R.S. 49:222 may still show the older $100 and $30 fees.

What this means in practice

Filing fees are often set in a state fee schedule and can change. Check the secretary of state's current fee schedule before you file, and expect extra charges for optional services such as expedited processing, certified copies, or name reservations.

Missing a required report or tax payment can lead to late fees and, after a period, administrative dissolution or loss of good standing. Put the due date on a calendar from the day the LLC is formed, since the first report may be due within the first year.

An LLC formed in one state that does business in another state may need to register there as a foreign LLC. That registration usually carries its own filing fee and its own report obligations in the second state.

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