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Business Entity Formation
Business entities are formed by registration with the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Limited Liability Company
Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Louisiana) is a $75
initial filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service
is available for an additional fee. Standard turnaround is 3-
Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $125 initial
filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is
available for an additional fee. Standard turnaround is 3-
Corporation
Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Louisiana)
is a $60 initial filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited
service is available for an additional fee. Standard turnaround is 3-
Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is
a $100 initial filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited
service is available for an additional fee. Standard turnaround is 3-
Sole Proprietor
A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.
DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name
Louisiana allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name.
This process is administered at the Parish level for sole proprietors and general
partnerships. Corporations, non-
Business Licenses
Use this url to request a customized list of required licenses.
Professional Licenses
There are a number of professions that require a state license in Louisiana. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website. This website provides a directory of all Louisiana licensing agencies.
State Income Tax
Louisiana does have a state income tax for individuals. Louisiana does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in Louisiana.
Louisiana does have a franchise tax for corporations. The franchise tax applies only to corporations, and the amount varies. Actual tax is based on capital employed in Louisiana.
State Sales Tax
Louisiana does have a state sales tax. Visit this website for more information on sales taxes in Louisiana. Apply for an Louisiana sales tax permit here.
Employer Assistance
The state of Louisiana administers labor and employment issues through the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance information for employers in Louisiana is available at this website.
Unemployment insurance information for workers in Louisiana is available at this location.
Workers' Compensation
Information for employers in Louisiana regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the Louisiana Workforce Commission Office of Workers' Compensation website. All employers must provide workers' compensation insurance for their employees. The employer must submit proof of having the financial means of insuring his/her employees.
Occupational Health & Safety
Louisiana provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Office of Workers' Compensation. Visit their website.
Resources for Starting a Business in Louisiana