What an LLC costs in Louisiana (2026)

Forming an LLC in Louisiana costs $125. After that the state charges Annual Report, $35 a year.

Cost	Amount	When
Articles of Organization and Initial Report (Louisiana Limited Liability Company)	$125	Once, to form	static.sos.la.gov
Annual Report	Annual Report, $35 a year	Anniversary date of formation	static.sos.la.gov

What else an LLC owner pays

The fees above are what the state charges the LLC. The bigger cost is tax on the profit: a single-member LLC pays the same income tax and self-employment tax as a sole proprietor. At $100,000 of profit that comes to $24,791 a year in Louisiana, fees included. An S corp election can lower it: LLC vs S corp in Louisiana.

Fees rose effective October 1, 2026 under Act 921 of 2026 (LLC articles were $100 before). Annual report due on the anniversary of organization per R.S. 12:1308.1 (https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=76256).

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Louisiana?

$125 to file the Articles of Organization and Initial Report (Louisiana Limited Liability Company).

How much does an LLC cost per year in Louisiana?

Annual Report, $35 a year.

When is the Louisiana LLC report due?

Anniversary date of formation.

Does an LLC pay Louisiana income tax?

Not by itself, in most cases: a single-member LLC's profit is taxed on the owner's return. Louisiana taxes personal income at a flat 3% (2026).

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