Foreign registration price index · Louisiana
3 Best Foreign Registration Services in Louisiana (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Highest index first. Cost carries 38% and coverage 32% (the full basis)
Ledger summary
The indexed ledger
1. LA Registered Agent.org: best for one more state, nothing else
Index leaderLine one is LA Registered Agent.org: a $199 filing line plus a $99 yearly agent renewal in Louisiana.
Cost settles it: three years here come in under Mainstay Filing.
Line includes
- Foreign registration handled
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- Year-one agent covered in the price
- $199 for the registration
- Agent renews at $99
Debits
- The home state still needs a separate agent
2. Mainstay Filing: best for a second state or a fifth
Covers the most itemsMainstay Filing fills line 2: a $199 service charge in any state, first agent year thrown in.
Its subtotal runs $100 above LA Registered Agent.org's over three years, and cost is 38% of the index.
The agent bills $149 a year starting in year two, in any state.
Line includes
- Foreign registration, prepared and sent
- Registered agent free for the first year
- One price wherever you register
Credits
- One price anywhere
- $199 plus the state's fee
- Year-one agent service is covered
Debits
- A higher agent renewal ($149)
3. Louisiana Registered Agent.co: best for a nearby filer
Louisiana focusLouisiana Registered Agent.co fills line 3: a $199 filing line plus a $99 yearly agent renewal in Louisiana.
Its figures are identical to LA Registered Agent.org's.
Line includes
- Foreign registration handled
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- Year-one agent covered in the price
- Agent renews at $99
- $199 for the registration
Debits
- The home state still needs a separate agent
Running subtotals
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LA Registered Agent.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit LA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $348 | $497 | $795 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Louisiana Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit Louisiana Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Crossover check
State fees, with citations
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Registration filing charge | $185 | static.sos.la.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual report | $35 | legis.la.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| 3-year state cost | $255 | Sum of the lines above |
Index notes
Weight 38%: three-year cost index. That column separated the top two lines.
$397 is the three-year figure for LA Registered Agent.org, a saving of $100 next to Mainstay Filing.
Official Louisiana foreign LLC registration fee and rules
Out-of-state LLCs send the Application for Authority to Transact Business in Louisiana, Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form 972) to the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division, and the fee is $185. The filing asks for certificate of existence or good standing from the jurisdiction of organization obtained within 90 days.
The penalties for staying unregistered: no lawsuits as plaintiff in Louisiana courts until registered (La. R.S. 12:1354(A)); the fees it should have paid.
Quoted from: legis.la.gov (read October 2026) per the state
If you file it yourself
Filing on your own leaves only the state's fees, $255 across three years. The service lines add $397 to $497 for the paperwork.
Questions about Louisiana prices
What does Louisiana charge an out-of-state LLC to register?
$185 as the state fee, and our lines add $199 for the service.
What is the three-year subtotal for these services?
Three years of service costs $397 to $497.
Which document does the registering?
The registering document is Application for Authority to Transact Business in Louisiana, Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form 972), and the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division is the office that takes it.
Does Louisiana want a paper from the LLC's home state?
Yes, no more than 90 days old: certificate of existence or good standing from the jurisdiction of organization.
What recurring filing comes after registration?
Next comes the annual report, billed at $35.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
Not within ten years; no line overtakes another.
Which foreign registration service indexes best in Louisiana?
LA Registered Agent.org indexes first. Mainstay Filing and Louisiana Registered Agent.co follow.
Source lines
- Line for Louisiana Secretary of State: geauxbiz.sos.la.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Louisiana Secretary of State: sos.la.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Louisiana yearly filing: Annual report: legis.la.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Louisiana Secretary of State fee: static.sos.la.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Louisiana registered agent statute: legis.la.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Louisiana Secretary of State, forms: sos.la.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Form 972, foreign LLC application: sos.la.gov, October 2026.
- Line for R.S. 12:1345, application for authority: legis.la.gov, October 2026.
- Line for R.S. 12:1354, effect of failing: legis.la.gov, October 2026.
- Line for R.S. 12:1350, registered agent: legis.la.gov, October 2026.
- LA Registered Agent.org pricing page (read November 13, 2026)
- Mainstay Filing Louisiana service page (read November 13, 2026)
- Louisiana Registered Agent.co pricing page (read November 13, 2026)