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How to register an out-of-state LLC in Louisiana

An LLC formed in another state registers to do business in Louisiana with a foreign registration filing (Louisiana's fee is $185). It needs a Louisiana registered agent and usually a good standing certificate from its home state. As of October 2026.

Louisiana state fee$185per the state's fee schedule
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The 5 steps to register a foreign LLC in Louisiana

Background on when a state counts you as "doing business": foreign qualification explained.

  1. 1

    Confirm you are doing business in Louisiana

    Where people get stuck

    An office, employees, or regular in-person work in Louisiana usually counts; a few sales shipped in usually does not. Louisiana's own statute decides. If you have not formed the LLC yet, forming it in Louisiana directly is often simpler (start an LLC in Louisiana).

  2. 2

    Get a good standing certificate from your home state

    Order it first

    Most states ask for a recent certificate of good standing (or existence) from the state where the LLC was formed. How to order one in each state.

  3. 3

    Name a Louisiana registered agent

    Required

    The LLC needs an agent with a Louisiana street address. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. Louisiana agent rules.

  4. 4

    File the foreign registration with the state

    We file this one

    You file it with Louisiana's business filing office; Louisiana's fee is $185 (Louisiana fee schedule). The current form is on Louisiana's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.

  5. 5

    Keep up with Louisiana's yearly filing

    From next year

    A registered foreign LLC files Louisiana's yearly report like a local one. The Louisiana annual report is due by your formation anniversary date, with a state fee of $35. Deadline and free reminders.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to register a foreign LLC in Louisiana?

Louisiana's fee is $185 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top. Add the home-state good standing certificate and a Louisiana registered agent.

What happens if I do business in Louisiana without registering?

States commonly bar an unregistered LLC from suing in their courts until it registers, and can charge back fees and penalties. Check the state's own rules.

Do I still file reports in my home state?

Yes. The LLC keeps its home-state filings and adds this state's.

Is it cheaper to just form the LLC in Louisiana?

If Louisiana is the only state where you operate, usually yes: one state's fees and one registered agent. Our best-state comparison covers all 51.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney, or book a free call with us.

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