Incorporate your business in Louisiana;
Our Incorporation information is to help you with the small
business startup process. The Louisiana Incorporation info can
help answer questions like "How do I form an LLC in Louisiana?"
or "What type of Incorporation entity should I be? An Louisiana
S-Corporation or an Louisiana C-Corporation?" or "What are the
requirements for an Louisiana Corporation?" It's easy to set up
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Corporate Name Endings
The name of the corporation shall contain
the word "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Limited," or an abbreviation
thereof. 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 the same,
or deceptively similar to, any other reserved or registered
names of another corporation. The name cannot use certain enumerated
words relating to banking, savings and loans, or insurance.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - None.
Directors are required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Stock Information
An increase in shares or par value does not affect
initial filing fees.
Corporate Records
Books and accounts showing the amounts of the corporation's
assets and liabilities, and minutes of the meetings
of shareholders and directors must be kept with the
corporate records.
Tax and Fees
Annual Statements
Annual reports must be filed with the Secretary of
State by the anniversary date of the corporation's initial
filing with the state. The filing fee is $25.
Income Tax Rate
The State of Louisiana taxes include components for
income and franchise taxes. The income tax is based
upon the rates listed below. The franchise tax is based
upon capital. Franchise tax rates are 1.5% for the first
$300,000 in capital and 3% for any capital there over.
The minimum franchise tax is $10.
$0 to $25,000 tax rate is 4%
25,000 to 50,000 tax rate is 5%
50,000 to 100,000 tax rate is 6%
100,000 to 200,000 tax rate is 7%
200,000 and over tax rate is 8%
S Corporation
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of
Louisiana. A separate state election from the federal
election is not required.
License Requirements
Louisiana requires many businesses to obtain a license
and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check
with the state to make sure your business is complying
with the license requirements for your particular profession.
