Louisiana LLC Articles of Organization (2026)

Learn how to file the Louisiana LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.

The Louisiana LLC formation filing is the Articles of Organization. The Secretary of State fee schedule lists Articles of Organization at $100 and the Supplemental Initial Report at $25. Together, the practical Secretary of State formation total is $125.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm the current form, fee, and eligibility with Louisiana Secretary of State before filing.

Quick answer

What Articles do

Articles of Organization create the Louisiana LLC after acceptance by the Secretary of State. The Supplemental Initial Report provides additional information required at formation.

Expect to prepare:

• LLC legal name
• Registered agent
• Registered office
• Principal office or mailing information
• Organizer information
• Manager or member information when requested
• Supplemental Initial Report information
• Payment

Before filing

Before paying, confirm:

1. The name is available.
2. The name includes a proper LLC ending.
3. The registered agent is ready to serve.
4. The registered office is correct.
5. You have the information needed for the Supplemental Initial Report.
6. You have separated state filing fees from private service fees.
7. You know whether Louisiana tax registration or local licensing is needed after approval.

After filing

After approval:

• Save the accepted formation records.
• Create operating agreement.
• Apply for EIN if needed.
• Open business banking.
• Register Louisiana tax accounts if required.
• Register employer accounts if hiring.
• Check parish, city, occupational, and industry licenses.
• Calendar the annual report.

Articles FAQ

How much is the Louisiana LLC filing fee?

The Articles of Organization fee is $100. The Supplemental Initial Report is $25, making the common formation total $125.

Does filing Articles create EIN?

No. EIN is requested from IRS separately.

Does geauxBIZ registration include taxes?

Not automatically. Tax accounts depend on business activity and must be handled separately when required.

Is the initial report the same as the annual report?

No. The Supplemental Initial Report is part of formation. The annual report is the recurring yearly filing.

Official resources

• Louisiana Secretary of State forms and fee schedule
• Louisiana Secretary of State file business documents
• Louisiana Department of Revenue business registration
• IRS EIN application