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.
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%.
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.
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.
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 DAYSA 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.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Louisiana, in four steps.
Louisiana vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Louisiana compares.
Louisiana business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Louisiana-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Louisiana-specific LLC questions.
Why is the Mississippi River so important to LA?
Does Louisiana have parish-level licensing?
When is the LAn annual report due?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Louisiana?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Louisiana?
Do I need to live in Louisiana to form an LLC there?
What is a Louisiana Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Louisianan LLC?
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.
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LLCs we have formed in Louisiana.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.