Louisiana LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Louisiana before you file, then see Louisiana's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Louisiana
Filing Fee
$125
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
$35
Due by the anniversary of your LLC’s formation each year
Name Reservation
$25
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Louisiana?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Louisiana costs $125. After that, the annual report costs $35 a year and is due by the anniversary of your LLC’s formation each year.

  • Articles of Organization

    Includes the required initial report. Louisiana raised this fee from $100 on October 1, 2026. Card payments add $5. Source →

    $125

  • Annual Report

    Due by the anniversary of your LLC’s formation each year. Source →

    $35

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $25

  • Trade nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $95

Checked against official Louisiana sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Louisiana

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Louisiana requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Faster Processing

The Secretary of State offers 24-hour expedited processing for $35, or priority processing while you wait (about 2–4 hours) for $60.

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Contact the Louisiana Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Fax

225-922-0452

Address Information

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

Physical Address

8585 Archives Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Official Louisiana Resources

Louisiana LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Louisiana’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Louisiana law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (La. R.S. 12:1306). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Louisiana law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (La. R.S. 12:1306). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Louisiana name reservation costs $25 and holds the name for 120 days. It can’t be renewed.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Louisiana costs $125. After that, the annual report costs $35 a year and is due by the anniversary of your LLC’s formation each year.

Yes, Louisiana requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Louisiana requires an annual report ($35), due by the anniversary of your LLC’s formation each year. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Register a trade name with the Secretary of State for $95. A DBA is a separate filing made with the Clerk of Court in your parish, and fees vary by parish.

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