What does a Louisiana LLC have to file each year?
| Filing | Filed with | Cost | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual report | Louisiana Secretary of State | $35 from October 1, 2026 | Formation anniversary |
| Owners' income tax returns | Louisiana Department of Revenue | Flat income tax | May 15 |
| Sales tax returns, if registered | State and parish authorities | Tax collected | Monthly, quarterly or annually |
For forming the LLC in the first place, see how to form an LLC in Louisiana.
When is it due?
On or before the anniversary of the LLC's formation each year, starting with the first anniversary: an LLC formed on July 10, 2026 files by July 10, 2027. Filing opens about four weeks before the anniversary, and the Secretary of State sends a reminder to the email on file.
How much does it cost?
$35 from October 1, 2026, raised from $30 by Act 921 of 2026, plus a small convenience fee when paying by card through geauxBIZ. LLCs with anniversaries before October 1, 2026 paid $30 this year; every report filed from that date pays $35.
How do you file it?
Log in to geauxBIZ
The Secretary of State's online business portal.
Find the LLC
By name or charter number.
Confirm or update details
Addresses, registered agent and members or managers.
Pay $35
By card, and keep the confirmation.
What information do you need?
The annual report usually confirms or updates the LLC's principal office and mailing addresses, its registered agent and registered office, the names and addresses of its members or managers, and an email address for state notices. Have the LLC's Louisiana entity or file number ready; it appears on the formation approval and in the state's business search. Changing the LLC's name or management structure needs a separate amendment, not the report.
What happens if you file late or not at all?
A late report leaves the LLC not in good standing, which can block certificates of good standing and some transactions. If the LLC fails to file annual reports for three consecutive years, the Secretary of State can revoke its articles of organization, ending its existence until reinstated.
How do you restore a dissolved LLC?
A revoked Louisiana LLC can be reinstated by filing the delinquent annual reports and paying their fees together with the reinstatement fee, which also rose on October 1, 2026. The name may have been taken in the meantime. See reinstating a dissolved LLC.
What else does a Louisiana LLC pay each year?
Owners pay Louisiana's flat income tax on their share of profit; Louisiana individual returns are due May 15. Sales tax is collected at state and parish rates, with some parishes administering their own; employers file withholding and unemployment returns.
What does a typical year look like?
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| About four weeks before the anniversary | Filing opens and a reminder arrives |
| Formation anniversary | Annual report due, $35 |
| May 15 | Owners' Louisiana income tax returns |
| Monthly or quarterly | State and parish sales tax returns |
| Any time | Update the registered agent when it changes |
Is anything different for foreign owners?
No. A Louisiana LLC owned by someone outside the US files the same annual report in the same way, usually online with a card. Make sure the registered agent forwards state notices promptly, since that is where reminders and penalty notices go. Separately, a single-member LLC owned by a foreign person must file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 with the IRS every year; that federal filing is unrelated to the state report and carries a $25,000 penalty if missed. See annual filings for foreign-owned LLCs.
How do you avoid missing it?
Put the due date in a calendar with a reminder a month ahead, keep the email address on the state's records current, and file as soon as the filing window opens. Registered agent services usually send reminders too. Be wary of official-looking letters from private companies offering to file for a much higher fee: genuine notices come from the Louisiana Secretary of State through geauxBIZ, and you can always file directly. See business tax deadlines.
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Questions people ask
When is the Louisiana LLC annual report due?
On or before the anniversary of formation each year.
How much is the Louisiana annual report?
$35 from October 1, 2026, up from $30.
What happens if I miss Louisiana annual reports?
The LLC falls out of good standing, and after three missed years its articles can be revoked.
Where do I file the Louisiana annual report?
Online through geauxBIZ.
Sources
Every fee, date and rule on this page was taken from these official and primary sources.
- Louisiana Secretary of State: geauxBIZ
- Louisiana Secretary of State: Business services
- Louisiana Act 921 of 2026 (HB 908): Secretary of State fees
Rules and fees change. If you are reading this long after October 1, 2026, confirm the figures with the source before you rely on them.
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This guide is general information. It is not tax or legal advice for your situation.