Form a Louisiana LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Louisiana LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Louisiana | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Louisiana LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
Louisiana LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due on or before the anniversary date of the LLC's organization each year.
You also need a registered agent in Louisiana every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Louisiana address and are there in business hours.
- The Articles of Organization must be filed together with an LLC Initial Report (Form 973), which includes the registered agent's affidavit of acceptance.
- The paper Articles of Organization and Initial Report must be notarized.
- Businesses in certain parishes (including East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Orleans and St. Tammany) are required to file available business documents online through geauxBIZ.
What a "$0" Louisiana LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Louisiana filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Louisiana filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Louisiana filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Louisiana filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Louisiana?
Louisiana charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: Louisiana LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due on or before the anniversary date of the LLC's organization each year.
What are the yearly costs of a Louisiana LLC?
Louisiana LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due on or before the anniversary date of the LLC's organization each year. You also need a registered agent in Louisiana every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Louisiana LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Louisiana?
No. The Louisiana filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
