Louisiana LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Louisiana in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Louisiana LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (State Filing Fee) | $100 | cite |
| Initial Report (due within 60 days of formation) | $30 | cite |
| Annual Report (due by anniversary date) | $35 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| Year 1 Total (Articles + Initial Report + RA) | $255 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Louisiana requires an Initial Report within 60 days of LLC formation ($30) and an Annual Report each year by the anniversary month of formation ($35); both filed with the Secretary of State.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.sos.la.gov/BusinessServices/StartABusiness/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.sos.la.gov/BusinessServices/FileAnnualReport/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/FAQ/Business
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