# Form a limited partnership in Louisiana

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/limited-partnership/louisiana
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Louisiana charges $125 for the Partnership Registration-Louisiana (Form 342). We prepare it, your general partners sign it, and we file it with the Louisiana Secretary of State.

## Louisiana details

- Partnership Registration-Louisiana (Form 342): $125
- Expedited processing (24 hours): $35
- Limited partnership annual report: We confirm it for you

[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)

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$125 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to form a limited partnership in Louisiana?

The state charges $125. With our Basic package, the total is $125.

LP or LLC?

In an LP, general partners run the business and are personally liable for its debts, and limited partners invest. An LLC protects every owner, so most small businesses pick one. LPs suit funds and family holdings.

Who signs it?

Every general partner signs the certificate. We send it to them to sign before we file.

Who approves it?

The Louisiana Secretary of State. We submit it there for you and send you copies of what comes back.