Louisiana annual reports, deadlines, and fees
Start with your entity type below. Louisiana reporting schedules can differ for LLCs and corporations; a report may be annual, biennial, or not required for a particular entity type.
Open Louisiana filing agency ↗Louisiana LLC reports
Louisiana LLC annual reports cost $30.00 and are due on or before the anniversary date each year. The report supplies the entity name, registered agent and office, and member/manager information required by the applicable statute. A delinquent LLC can receive a notice of intent to revoke and must submit the report within the notice period; the public FAQ describes 30 days for domestic entities and 60 days for foreign entities.
Louisiana corporation reports
Louisiana domestic and foreign corporations file annual reports for $30.00 on or before the corporation's anniversary date; nonprofits pay $10.00. The report updates registered-agent, officer/director, and office information and is separate from Louisiana corporation franchise or income tax returns. Failure to timely file can lead to revocation or administrative action.
Louisiana franchise and business taxes
Louisiana corporations can owe state corporation franchise tax and income tax administered by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. The tax is based on the corporation's Louisiana taxable bases and applicable statutory rates and minimums, not on the SOS annual-report fee. The current SOS schedule does not calculate a universal franchise-tax amount; use the Department of Revenue's 2026 instructions for the entity's capital, income, and apportionment facts.
A registry report and a tax filing can have different deadlines and payment recipients. Check both before considering the year complete.
Late fees and missed-report penalties
Louisiana's SOS schedule lists the $30.00 annual-report fee but the reviewed public page does not state one universal flat late surcharge. A delinquent entity can receive a notice of intent to revoke and must file within 30 days for a domestic entity or 60 days for a foreign entity under the public FAQ. Louisiana tax penalties and interest are separate Department of Revenue amounts.
Administrative dissolution and notices
Louisiana uses a notice-of-intent-to-revoke process for annual-report delinquency. The public FAQ states that a domestic corporation or LLC generally has 30 days from the notice and a foreign corporation or LLC 60 days to submit the missing report; failure can revoke the charter or certificate of authority. Revocation threatens authority, good standing, service, and limited-liability administration.
Reinstate a Louisiana business
Search geauxBIZ and identify the notice, missing annual reports, agent defect, and tax matters. File every delinquent annual report, pay the $30.00 report fee and any live reinstatement charge, correct the registered agent and office, and submit Articles of Reinstatement form #1444 where applicable; the schedule lists $25.00. Confirm active status and resolve Louisiana Department of Revenue returns and tax balances separately.
Reinstatement costs and back taxes
Louisiana Articles of Reinstatement are listed at $25.00, plus all delinquent $30.00 annual reports and any applicable document or certificate fees. Corporation franchise and income tax, penalties, and interest are assessed separately by the Department of Revenue and may be required to restore operational compliance. Foreign entities may also owe current authority and withdrawal-related charges.
Check the entity’s current Louisiana status →Before submitting your report
- Match the legal name and entity number to the official record.
- Confirm the reporting period, current addresses, and agent information.
- Save the accepted filing and receipt, then check that the record reflects the update.
Need formal proof after filing? See Louisiana certificate fees and ordering options.