Filing fee: $100 · Agency: Louisiana Secretary of State
Processing time: 3 business days; 1-business-day expedite available for an extra fee.
Annual report: Annual report fee: $30.
Franchise tax: Louisiana is repealing its corporation franchise tax for franchise tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026. LLCs are generally treated as pass-through entities and are not subject to franchise tax unless they elect to be taxed as a corporation.
Notes: An Initial Report is filed concurrently with the Articles of Organization at no additional fee. The annual report fee is $30 for online filings and $35 for mail filings.