Louisiana state fees
✓ Prices verified Oct 8, 2026- Formation fee: $125
- Annual report: $35 every year, starting in year 2
- Fees increased on October 1, 2026 (Act 921).
- Card payments add a $5 convenience fee (not included).
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These charges come from the state, so they are the same whichever service forms your LLC. Missing them can cost penalties and, eventually, the LLC itself: see your LLC's yearly obligations.
What each service costs in Louisiana
Three years with a registered agent, Louisiana's fees included. Cheapest first; totals marked * include prices we could not confirm, so the real cost may be higher.
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| Service | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | 3-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $164 | $160 | $160 | $484 | Visit |
| Bizee | $125 | $184 | $184 | $493 | Visit |
| Inc Authority | $125 | $284 | $284 | $693 | Visit |
| Harbor Compliance | $323 | $194 | $194 | $711 | Visit |
| Tailor Brands | $324 | $234 | $234 | $792 | Visit |
| ZenBusiness | $324 | $234 | $234 | $792 | Visit |
| LegalZoom | $374 | $284 | $284 | $942 | Visit |
| doola | $422 | $332 | $332 | $1,086 | Visit |
| Swyft Filings | $721 | $631 | $631 | $1,983 | Visit |
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