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How to incorporate in Louisiana (LA)

There are three ways to incorporate your business in Louisiana: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option), walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or to use a professional incorporation company, like Active Filings.

We can incorporate your business or form your limited liability company for a small fee, compared not only to an attorney but to our competitors.

Why ? Because we process incorporations each day, from all around the US and the World, from entrepreneurs like you that want to have the peace of mind that only Active Filings can bring them.

If you still want to take the risk and do it by yourself, please let us help you with this information that we have collected from your state. Please, feel free to review your state's information on our site. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Whatever method you chose, we will be glad to help.

Corporate Name Endings

Must contain one of the following words: "Corporation", "Incorporated", "Limited" or the abbreviation of any of these words. The name may contain the word "Company" or the abbreviation "Co." if "Company" or "Co." is not immediately preceded by the word "and" or the symbol &." The name must not be same nor deceptively similar to any other reserved or registered name of a corporation. The name cannot use certain enumerated words relating to banking, savings and loans or insurance.

Articles of Incorporation Requirements

Director Information

* Minimum Number - Three or more. If only one or two shareholders, the number of directors can be less than three but not less than the number of shareholders.

* Residence Requirements. - No provision.

* Age Requirements - None.

* Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

* An increase in shares or par value does not effect initial fees.

Yearly Requirements

* Annual Statements

* Report due with Secretary of State by May 15, fee is up to $25.

Income Tax Rate

$0 - $25,000 - 4%
25,000 - 50,000 - 5%
50,000 - 100,000 - 6%
100,000 - 200,000 - 7%
200,000 over 8%

For more information on taxes, visit www.rev.state.la.us

Starting Your Business in Louisiana:

Click here to file articles of incorporation (or organization) in Louisiana

 

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