One requirement for maintaining an LLC or corporation in Louisiana is filing an Annual Report. The Report confirms and updates the company’s information each year with the Louisiana Secretary of State, such as the name and address of the registered agent and the name and address of members, directors, or officers.
Who Needs to File an Annual Report?
Domestic and foreign corporations and LLCs are required to file an annual report each year after the year the company was formed.
What is Needed to File a Louisiana Annual Report
You can file your Louisiana LLC or Corporation Annual Report online or by mail. To file online, visit the Secretary of State’s website geauBIZ. Otherwise, you can download and fill out an Annual Report
The report asks for information such as:
- Legal name of the entity
- Louisiana Charter Number
- Name and street address of the Louisiana Registered Agent
- Name and address of the officers, directors, members, and/or managers
Filing is immediate for online filings or up to 2-3 business days when filing by mail.
Louisiana Annual Report Filing Fee
The Annual Report filing fee for Corporations and LLCs is $35.
Annual Report Due Date
The annual report deadline is each year based on the entity’s anniversary date.
For example, if your LLC or Corporation was formed on January 1st, 2025, the deadline for the first Annual Report will be January 1st, 2026. Filings may be made up to 30 days in advance.
The Louisiana Secretary of State’s office emails a reminder approximately 30 days before the Annual Report due date. Even though a reminder is sent, it’s important to make an additional reminder for yourself should you not receive it.
Louisiana Annual Report FAQs
My business made little or no money. Do I still have to file the Annual Report?
Even if your corporation or LLC has received no income or business activity, the annual report still needs to be filed.
What happens if you don’t file the Annual Report on time?
While there is no late fee for the Annual Report, if it is not filed by June 30th, the business will no longer be in good standing. Not being in good standing may make it difficult for the entity to prove its existence when signing up with new vendors, loans, etc. The Secretary of State will administratively dissolve the business if the Annual Report is not filed within three years.
Louisiana Secretary of State Contact Information
The mailing address for the Louisiana Annual Report is:
Louisiana Secretary of State
Commercial Division
PO Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
They can be contacted at (225)-925-4704 if you have questions.
