Louisiana LLC Requirements

Each state has different requirements for forming a limited liability company (LLC). Whether you are starting a business or incorporating a business already in existence, you'll want to understand the state requirements for LLC formation.

Cost to form a Louisiana LLC

At BizFilings, we clearly outline our fees and the Louisiana state fees. When you view our pricing to form an LLC you plainly see:

• BizFilings’ package prices. BizFilings offers three incorporation service packages from which you can choose.
• State fee for standard turn-around. Our pricing clearly shows the state fee to incorporate in Louisiana with standard turn-around.
• Expedited turn-around. You will see the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for expedited turn-around.
• Certified copy. Our pricing also clearly displays the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for issuing a Certified Copy of the Articles of Organization.

Form a Louisiana LLC

LLC Name

The name of an LLC must end with "Limited Liability Company," "LC," "LLC" or "L.L.C." The words "State" and "Security" cannot be used in the name. Words such as "Bank," "Cooperative," "Guarantee," "Loan," "Mutual," "Savings," "Trust" and others require approval from the Office of Financial Institutions.

Member/Manager information

The following are Louisiana’s requirements for the members/managers of LLCs:

• Minimum number. LLCs must have one or more members/managers.
• Residence requirements. Louisiana requires members/managers to have a physical address (no post office boxes).
• Age requirements. Louisiana does not have age requirements.
• Inclusion in the Articles of Organization. Member/Manager names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Articles of Organization, but they do need to be listed in the initial report, which is due at the time of incorporation.

Requirements for the Articles of Organization

The document required to form an LLC in Louisiana is called the Articles of Organization. The information required in the formation document varies by state. Louisiana's requirements include:

• Registered agent. LLCs must list (in the initial report) the name and address of a registered agent with a physical address (no post office boxes) in Louisiana. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept important legal and tax documents for the business.

Other filings required at time of incorporation

Some states require additional filings or steps at the time of incorporation, such as a county level filing, publishing notice of the LLC formation in a local newspaper or an initial report filing. Louisiana requires the following:

• Initial report. Louisiana requires LLCs to file an initial report at the time of incorporation.

Professional services businesses

Louisiana only allows dentists to form a professional limited liability company (PLLC).

After forming a limited liability company (LLC) , you must undertake certain steps on an ongoing basis to keep your business in compliance. These steps are also important in preserving the limited liability an LLC provides its owner(s). This guide outlines the ongoing requirements for Louisiana LLCs.

LLC taxes and fees

The following are taxation requirements and ongoing fees for Louisiana LLCs:

• Annual report. Louisiana requires LLCs to file an Annual Tax Statement, which is due on or before June 1. The fee for this report is $250.
• Taxes. For complete details on state taxes for Louisiana LLCs, visit Business Owner's Toolkit or the State of Louisiana .
• Federal tax identification number (EIN). An EIN is required for LLCs that will have employees. Additionally, most banks require an EIN in order to open a business bank account.
• State tax identification number. Louisiana does not require a state tax identification number.

Business licenses

Business licenses and/or permits are required for most businesses. The BizFilings Business License Application Package can help you stay on top of these requirements.

Additional Louisiana information

View the following additional resources BizFilings has for forming and maintaining companies in Louisiana:

• Louisiana Corporation Formation

Continue Your Research

• How to Select a State for Incorporation
• Understanding Incorporation Requirements
• What is a Registered Agent?

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