The essentials · Louisiana
3 Best LLC Services in Louisiana (2026): Simply Ranked
At a glance
- State fee
- $125, paid once
- Then
- $35 each year
- Registered agent
- Yes, it is required
- Ranked first
- Louisiana Registered Agent.co, Mainstay Filing then LA Registered Agent.org
Ranked in Louisiana
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. Louisiana Registered Agent.co: best for a one-state LLC
Form for $199. Renew at $99
Louisiana Registered Agent.co ranks first in Louisiana. Its $99 renewal makes three years $397.
Three years cost less here than at Mainstay Filing, and cost weighs most.
The price leaves out the annual report.
Includes
- Louisiana formation filing
- Year-one agent
Good
- Formation fee $199
- Year one of the agent comes with it
- Agent renews at $99
Against
- Leaves the annual report on your desk
- EIN not included ($99)
2. Mainstay Filing: best for one price for formation and upkeep
Annual price $199, renewal price $199. State fee extra
Mainstay Filing ranks second. The annual report is filed within the $199 annual price, along with formation and the registered agent.
It ranks lower because three years cost $200 more than Louisiana Registered Agent.co, and cost has the largest weight.
It files the annual report. The state's $35 is passed on at cost.
Includes
- LLC formation, filed
- Registered agent all year
- Annual report filed for you
- EIN application filed
- State fees at cost
Good
- EIN application included
- A flat $199 a year
- No jump at renewal ($199)
Against
- Pays $100 more each year than Louisiana Registered Agent.co
3. LA Registered Agent.org: best for single-state companies
Form for $199. Renew at $99
Third place: LA Registered Agent.org, since its $99 renewal makes three years $397.
The price leaves out the annual report.
Its prices match Louisiana Registered Agent.co exactly. The order between them is close.
Includes
- Louisiana formation filing
- Year-one agent
Good
- Agent renews at $99
- Year one of the agent comes with it
- Formation fee $199
Against
- Leaves the annual report on your desk
- EIN not included ($99)
Side by side
| # | Company | Year one | Renewal | Three years | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | louisiana formation filing; Year-one agent | View Louisiana Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | LLC formation, filed; registered agent all year; annual report filed for you | View Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | LA Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | louisiana formation filing; Year-one agent | View LA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
How much to start an LLC in this state?
The state charges $125. A service adds $199 in year one.
Over three years the state collects $195, filing included. from static.sos.la.gov, October 2026, kept short
What do I file?
The Articles of Organization-Louisiana Limited Liability Company (Form 365) goes to the Louisiana Secretary of State. Approval creates the LLC.
from static.sos.la.gov, October 2026, kept short
Must the LLC name a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Louisiana citizen who lives in the state, a law partnership or professional law corporation, or a corporation or LLC formed in Louisiana or authorized there. A new agent signs a notarized acceptance.
from legis.la.gov, October 2026, kept short
What comes after formation?
The annual report comes each year and costs $35. In the state's words the filing is due on or before the anniversary date of organization. Note it early.
from legis.la.gov, October 2026, kept short
Can I file it myself?
Yes. Filing yourself costs the state's fees only: $195 over three years.
A service adds $397 to $597 over three years. With Mainstay Filing the reports are included.
Why this order?
On three-year cost (38%), Louisiana Registered Agent.co leads.
Five checks: three-year cost (38%), work included (27%), readable pricing (13%), renewal steadiness (11%) and state coverage (11%).
Mainstay Filing runs $200 higher over three years than Louisiana Registered Agent.co's $397.
Louisiana: forming an LLC
| Item | Rule or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to form | $125 | from static.sos.la.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Registered agent | Yes, it is required | from legis.la.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Annual report | $35 every year | from legis.la.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| State fees, three years | $195 | Sum of the rows above |
Also asked
Who files the EIN application?
Mainstay Filing folds the EIN application into its price, while Louisiana Registered Agent.co adds $99 and LA Registered Agent.org adds $99.
What are the three-year totals?
Across three years: Louisiana Registered Agent.co at $397, Mainstay Filing at $597, LA Registered Agent.org at $397, with state fees on top.
Where do the figures come from?
Every state fee links to its official page. Every service price comes from the company's own site.
Does the law require one?
No. Owners may file directly. A service saves time and can act as agent.
What is owed each year?
The annual report comes each year and costs $35. In the state's words the filing is due on or before the anniversary date of organization. Note it early.
Which LLC service should I use in Louisiana?
Louisiana Registered Agent.co ranks first. Forming costs $199 with the agent covered in year one, then $99 a year. After it, Mainstay Filing and LA Registered Agent.org.
Sources
- Entry for Louisiana Secretary of State: read at geauxbiz.sos.la.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Louisiana Secretary of State: read at sos.la.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Louisiana yearly filing: Annual report: read at legis.la.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Louisiana Secretary of State fee: read at static.sos.la.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Louisiana registered agent statute: read at legis.la.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Louisiana Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Mainstay Filing Louisiana service page, read November 13, 2026
- LA Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026