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LLC formation services compared in Louisiana (2026)
The Louisiana filing fee is $125. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $324 in year 1; the other four services range from $125 to $374.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Louisiana
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $125 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $164 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $224 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $324 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $374 |
Louisiana filing details
- State filing fee
- $125
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization-Louisiana Limited Liability Company (365)
- Filed with
- Louisiana Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $35
- Registered agent
- Required. A Louisiana citizen who lives in the state, a law partnership or professional law corporation, or a corporation or LLC formed in Louisiana or authorized there. A new agent signs a notarized acceptance.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $125 state fee = $324 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Louisiana questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Louisiana with a service?
In year 1, from $125 (Bizee) to $374 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Louisiana’s $125 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $324.
What does Louisiana charge to file an LLC?
$125, paid to the Louisiana Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization-Louisiana Limited Liability Company (365). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Louisiana LLC?
Yes. A Louisiana citizen who lives in the state, a law partnership or professional law corporation, or a corporation or LLC formed in Louisiana or authorized there. A new agent signs a notarized acceptance.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Louisiana Secretary of State fee changes effective October 1, 2026 (Act 921 of 2026): static.sos.la.gov/shared/fee_changes_2026.pdf, checked October 1, 2026
- Louisiana Secretary of State (multira state research spine): geauxbiz.sos.la.gov/, checked August 12, 2026
- Louisiana Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.sos.la.gov/BusinessServices/FileBusinessDocuments/FileAnnualReport/Pages/default.aspx, checked August 12, 2026
- Louisiana yearly filing: Annual report, official source read 2026-10-01: legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=76256, checked October 1, 2026
- Louisiana registered agent statute (La. R.S. 12:1308): www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=76255, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).