Form your company in Louisiana

Why form an LLC in Louisiana?

Louisiana is a reasonable home state if you operate here, with a modest $100 filing fee and a low ~$30 annual report. For a remote/non-US founder with no Louisiana nexus there's no reason to choose it over Wyoming or New Mexico.

A quick reminder from us: forming in a state where you do not actually operate usually means you still have to register (foreign-qualify) in your home state, often with little or no tax benefit. If you are unsure, tell us how you plan to operate and we will recommend the right fit — free.

Costs and fees

The Louisiana Secretary of State charges roughly $100 to file Articles of Organization, with an ongoing state cost of about ~$30/yr (anniversary). Flat 3% personal income tax (2025); no LLC franchise tax; notably high combined state+local sales tax. State fees are paid directly to the state and are separate from our service fee.

• Filing fee: $100 (approximate)
• Ongoing state cost: ~$30/yr (anniversary)
• Typical processing time: 1-2 days online (GeauxBIZ)

Taxes and privacy

Personal state income tax in Louisiana: Yes. Owner privacy on the public record is generally rated medium.

Your federal tax obligations (and your EIN) are the same regardless of the state you choose — a single-member LLC is taxed as a pass-through by default, and we can obtain your EIN even if you do not have an SSN.

Pros of forming in Louisiana

• $100 filing fee (about $105 with the online processing charge) is mid-range
• Low ongoing cost: annual report of roughly $30 on the formation anniversary
• No franchise tax on LLCs (the corporate franchise tax, which never applied to standard LLCs, is being repealed for 2026)
• Fully online formation and reporting via the state GeauxBIZ portal

Things to weigh

• Louisiana has a personal income tax (flat 3% as of 2025) reaching Louisiana-source income
• Parish-level and local sales taxes are among the highest in the country if you sell locally
• Member/manager details appear in the public record, so privacy is only moderate
• No benefit for a non-resident owner with no Louisiana operations

Banking for your Louisiana LLC

Forming in Louisiana does not limit banking; Louisiana LLCs are accepted by fintechs (Mercury, Wise, Relay) and national banks. EIN and beneficial-owner KYC are required regardless of formation state.

Whichever state you choose, we prepare the documents banks ask for and can obtain your EIN even without an SSN. Bank and provider approval is always their decision — we are not affiliated with any bank.

Is Louisiana right for you?

Best for: Founders doing business in Louisiana. If you operate physically in Louisiana, forming here keeps things simple. If you are a remote or non-US founder without a specific reason to choose Louisiana, a low-cost, privacy-friendly state like Wyoming or New Mexico is often the better default.

Not sure? Start your application and we will confirm the best state for your situation before anything is filed.