# Form a corporation in Louisiana

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/louisiana
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Louisiana charges $95 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Louisiana Secretary of State.

## Louisiana details

- Corporation filing fee: $95
- Expedited processing (24 hours): $35
- Corporation annual report (Fees effective 10/1/26): $35

[Filing office: Louisiana Secretary of State](https://geauxbiz.sos.la.gov/). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://static.sos.la.gov/shared/fee_changes_2026.pdf)

[Start my Louisiana corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=LA)

$95 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Louisiana?

The state charges $95. With our Basic package, the total is $95.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Louisiana LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Louisiana Secretary of State. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.