In Short: Louisiana LLC Annual Report
Every Louisiana LLC files an annual report with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division, on or before the anniversary of the date it was organized. The fee rose from $30 to $35 on October 1, 2026.
- Who files: every Louisiana LLC and every foreign LLC authorized in Louisiana.
- Due date: on or before the anniversary of organization, or of qualification for a foreign LLC.
- Fee: $35 for domestic and foreign LLCs.
- Late fee: none listed in the 2026 fee schedule.
- If you never file: a Louisiana LLC is revoked after three consecutive years without a report, following a 30-day notice. Reinstatement costs $125.
Louisiana ties the annual report to each LLC’s own anniversary rather than a single statewide date. The report is short, it is due even when nothing has changed, and it can be filed online, by mail or by fax.
This guide covers who files, how the anniversary due date works, the new $35 fee, what the report asks for, how to file, and how revocation and reinstatement work.
Louisiana LLC Annual Report at a Glance
| Official name | Annual Report |
|---|---|
| Filed with | Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division |
| Who files | Every Louisiana LLC and every foreign LLC authorized in Louisiana |
| Filing cycle | Every year |
| Due date | On or before the anniversary of organization (or qualification) |
| Fee | $35 (since October 1, 2026) |
| Late fee or penalty | None listed. A Louisiana LLC is revoked after three consecutive years unfiled |
| Reinstatement | $125 (Louisiana LLC) or $185 (foreign LLC), plus the current annual report |
| Where to file | geauxBIZ online filing, mail or fax |
Who Must File a Louisiana LLC Annual Report?
Louisiana law requires an annual report from every domestic LLC (La. R.S. 12:1308.1) and every foreign LLC authorized to do business in the state (La. R.S. 12:1350.1).
The Secretary of State’s business filings FAQ is direct about LLCs with nothing to update: the annual report is a yearly requirement, so it is filed even when no information has changed.
When Is the Louisiana Annual Report Due?
A Louisiana LLC files on or before the anniversary date of its organization, and a foreign LLC on or before the anniversary of its qualification in Louisiana. The first report is due by the first anniversary. An LLC organized on June 3, 2026 files by June 3, 2027, then by June 3 every year after that.
The FAQ explains that once a report is due, or up to four weeks before the due date, the LLC’s record in the Commercial Database shows an option to print the annual report form for filing.
How Much Does the Louisiana LLC Annual Report Cost?
Act 921 of the 2026 Regular Session raised the annual report fee from $30 to $35, effective October 1, 2026, for domestic and foreign LLCs. The Secretary of State’s 2026 fee change notice lists the new amounts. Older guides that quote $30 predate the change.
The fee schedule lists no late fee for a report filed after the anniversary date.
What Information Does the Louisiana Annual Report Ask For?
Under La. R.S. 12:1308.1, a Louisiana LLC’s annual report lists:
- The municipal address of the registered office. A P.O. box alone does not qualify.
- The name and address of each registered agent.
- The name and address of each manager or, for a member-managed LLC, each member.
A manager, a member or an agent signs the report. A foreign LLC’s report also lists its registered office in its home state, its principal office outside Louisiana, its principal business establishment in Louisiana, and its Louisiana registered office and agent.
When the report is due or past due, the FAQ allows registered agent and member or manager changes to be made on the annual report itself, without a separate filing.
How to File the Louisiana LLC Annual Report: Step by Step
- Check your anniversary date. Search the LLC in the Secretary of State’s Commercial Database to confirm its organization date.
- Sign in to geauxBIZ. Open geauxBIZ, the Secretary of State’s online filing system, and select the LLC’s annual report.
- Review the details. Confirm the registered office, registered agent and managers or members, and update any that have changed.
- Pay $35. Complete the payment online.
- Save the confirmation. Keep a copy with the LLC’s records.
Prefer paper? Print the annual report form from the LLC’s record in the Commercial Database, have the right person sign it, and return it to the Secretary of State by mail or fax.
What Happens If a Louisiana LLC Does Not File?
Under La. R.S. 12:1308.2, the Secretary of State revokes the articles of organization of a Louisiana LLC that fails to file an annual report for three consecutive years. At least 30 days before revoking, the Secretary of State mails a written notice of intent to revoke to the LLC’s registered agent. The FAQ gives the LLC 30 days from the date of the notice to submit a completed annual report. Without it, the charter is revoked. The statute also bars an LLC that is not in good standing from doing business with the state.
A foreign LLC receives at least 60 days of written notice before its authority is revoked or suspended. If a foreign LLC’s suspension for a missed report lasts six months or more, it also files a certificate of good standing from its home state dated within 90 days.
Reinstating a revoked Louisiana LLC
A revoked Louisiana LLC can reinstate within three years of the revocation’s effective date. It files an application for reinstatement signed by a member or manager, the current annual report and the fee. The reinstatement fee is $125 for a Louisiana LLC and $185 for a foreign LLC under the fees in effect from October 1, 2026. Reinstatement is retroactive, so the LLC is treated as if it had never been revoked. As the FAQ notes, reinstatement costs far more than an annual report.
Louisiana Annual Report Tips for Non-Resident Owners
Your deadline moves with your formation date, so record the anniversary the day the LLC is formed. File as soon as the form becomes available, up to four weeks early. Keep the registered agent’s address current, because the notice of intent to revoke goes to the registered agent, and the 30-day response window is short.
Keep Your Louisiana LLC in Good Standing
Filing the Louisiana annual report by your anniversary date each year is what keeps your LLC in good standing with the Secretary of State. Banks, payment processors and new partners ask for proof of that status, and the document that shows it is a Louisiana certificate of good standing. For the full picture of what the state charges each year, see our breakdown of Louisiana LLC costs, and if you have not formed the company yet, start with our guide on how to start an LLC in Louisiana.
Most missed filings trace back to one problem: the state’s reminder went to an old address. A registered agent service that scans and forwards state mail closes that gap. If a deadline has already passed, our guide on what happens when you miss an annual report deadline walks through the fix, and our LLC annual report guide for every state covers the rules in other states where you are registered.
Form Your Louisiana LLC With BusinessAnywhere
BusinessAnywhere forms your Louisiana LLC for $0 plus the state filing fee, includes a free first year of registered agent service so state notices reach you, and gets the EIN for non-residents without a Social Security number for $97.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Louisiana LLC annual report due?
On or before the anniversary of the date the LLC was organized, or the date a foreign LLC qualified in Louisiana.
How much does the Louisiana annual report cost?
$35 for domestic and foreign LLCs, effective October 1, 2026. The fee was $30 before that date.
Can I file the Louisiana annual report by mail?
Yes. Print the form from the Commercial Database and return it by mail or fax, or file online through geauxBIZ.
What happens if a Louisiana LLC does not file its annual report?
After three consecutive years without a report, the Secretary of State sends a notice of intent to revoke. The LLC has 30 days to file before its articles are revoked.
How much does it cost to reinstate a Louisiana LLC?
$125 for a Louisiana LLC and $185 for a foreign LLC, plus the current annual report, within three years of revocation.
Do I have to file the Louisiana annual report if nothing has changed?
Yes. The Secretary of State requires the annual report every year, even when the information is unchanged.
This guide summarizes rules published by the Louisiana Secretary of State and Louisiana law as of October 2026. It is general information, not legal or tax advice. Fees and forms change, so confirm the current figures on the official site before you file.
