Louisiana Articles of Incorporation Forms
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The Louisiana articles of incorporation forms allow a corporation to be created by filing the paper applications or filing online. All payments whether online or in paper form submitted via mail must be made to the Secretary of State.
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- Lookup Business Name – Most applications get rejected because they are a duplicate or closely match another entity listed in the business database. Perform a quick search to ensure that the name you have selected is unique.
How to File
Step 1 – Choose Entity Type – Whether you will be filing online or downloading one of the following paper forms, a selection must be made on the type of corporation that you will be creating.
- *Domestic Profit – $75 – For all standard businesses located within the State.
- *Domestic Non Profit – $75 – For all tax exempt organizations with a principal office address in the State.
- *Foreign – $125 – For all corporations located outside the State seeking to do business in Louisiana.
*Step 2 – Mail – Attach the fee as states above next to the type of corporation. If you are performing the incorporation online you will pay the fee at the end of the session. If you decided to go the paper route, make a check payable to the Louisiana Secretary of State and send the document with the attached check to;
P. O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
Contact Information
- Telephone – 1(225) 925-4704
- E-Mail
Tips
- Apply for an EIN – Otherwise known as the Employer Identification Number, is provided by the Internal Revenue Service free and may be obtained instantly online. This number is required for any entity to open a bank account and make financial transactions.
- Corporate Bylaws – Recommended by legal advisors and required in some States to list the rules of the corporation and the annual meeting date.
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