2026 Louisiana fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Louisiana?
Every Louisiana LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Louisiana costs $100 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $35 a year, due Anniversary date. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $284, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$100
Annual Report
$35/yr
Processing time
3-5 business days
Louisiana LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $100 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$30 | One time, 24 hours ($50 for 2-4 hours) |
| Annual Report | $35 | Yearly, due Anniversary date |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $284 | All in |
Graduated personal income tax up to 4.25% (2025) on LA-resident LLC members. Franchise tax was repealed.
What founders in Louisiana overpay for
- Louisiana uses civil law (not common law) — some LLC contract enforcement quirks differ from other states.
- Louisiana requires publication of certain filings in the parish (county) journal for some business types.
- Late filing penalties. Administrative dissolution after 3 years
- Franchise tax. Franchise tax repealed for LLCs. 4.25% flat corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your Louisiana LLC for $284
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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