Louisiana LLC Articles of Organization Forms

File Online

Domestic

Domestic Low-Profit

Foreign

The Louisiana articles of organization forms are the official applications for creating an LLC in Louisiana. An applicant will need to complete the articles of organization and the attached form (Initial Report) and send to the Secretary of State’s office.

• It is always advised to check with the Secretary of State’s database before applying to make sure the name selected has not already been taken.

How to File

Step 1 – Complete the Articles of Organization;

• File Online – You may file this form on the Secretary of State’s website.
• Paper Filing – An applicant may also file through the standard mail by downloading one of the following forms;
  • Domestic – For all new companies that will be located inside the State.
  • Domestic Low-Profit
  • Foreign – For all existing companies located outside the State.

Step 2 – Pay Fee

If you are filing online, you must pay via credit card the following fee;

• All Domestic – $75
• Foreign – $150

If you are filing via standard mail, Attach a check made payable to the ‘Louisiana Secretary of State’ and send to:

PO Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA
70804-9125

Tips

• If the company will be registering a bank account after incorporating, it must register to get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• It recommended by legal representatives that all LLC’s have an operating agreement to help further its legality as a separate entity.

Sources

• Domestic
• Domestic Low-Profit
• Foreign