LLC price index · Louisiana
3 Best LLC Services in Louisiana (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Highest index first. Cost carries 38% and coverage 32% (the full basis)
Figures at a glance
The indexed ledger
1. LA Registered Agent.org: best for bare-bones formations
First lineBest value in Louisiana is LA Registered Agent.org: a $199 formation line, then a $99 yearly agent renewal.
Cost settles it: three years here come in under Mainstay Filing.
Filing the annual report falls to you.
Line includes
- Articles of organization handled
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- $199 to form
- $99 a year afterward
- The first agent year is included
Debits
- You prepare the annual report
- An EIN add-on at $99
2. Louisiana Registered Agent.co: best for companies that stay home
Local providerNext on the ledger: Louisiana Registered Agent.co, with a $199 formation line, then a $99 yearly agent renewal.
Filing the annual report falls to you.
Its figures are identical to LA Registered Agent.org's.
Line includes
- Articles of organization handled
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- $99 a year afterward
- The first agent year is included
- $199 to form
Debits
- You prepare the annual report
- An EIN add-on at $99
3. Mainstay Filing: best for one price for filing and upkeep
Covers the most itemsMainstay Filing fills line 3: $199 a year covers the filing, the registered agent and the annual report, and the line reads $199 again in year two.
Its subtotal runs $200 above LA Registered Agent.org's over three years, and cost is 38% of the index.
The annual report gets filed for you, and the $35 the state charges is passed through at cost.
Line includes
- The LLC filing
- Registered agent for the full year
- Annual report, prepared and filed
- The EIN application
- Official fee with nothing added
Credits
- $199 a year for filing and agent and report
- Renews at the same $199
- It prepares the EIN application
Debits
- LA Registered Agent.org's renewal is $100 smaller
Subtotal by year
| 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 | Louisiana Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit Louisiana Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $398 | $597 | $995 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Compute your subtotal
What Louisiana charges itself
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $125 | static.sos.la.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual report | $35 every year | legis.la.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| State fees over 3 years | $195 | Filing + reports + any tax |
Why line one is line one
LA Registered Agent.org leads on three-year cost index, worth 38%, with Louisiana Registered Agent.co next.
$397 is the three-year figure for LA Registered Agent.org, a saving of $200 next to Mainstay Filing.
EIN included, the crossover year is 2: Mainstay Filing passes LA Registered Agent.org.
Official Louisiana LLC filing fee and requirements
The Louisiana Secretary of State accepts the Articles of Organization-Louisiana Limited Liability Company (Form 365) and charges $125. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Source text: static.sos.la.gov (read October 2026) per the state
Going without a service
Filing on your own leaves only the state's fees, $195 across three years. The service lines add $397 to $597 for the paperwork and the agent.
FAQ
How much does LLC formation service cost in Louisiana?
Our lines charge $199 up front; the state adds $125.
What is the three-year subtotal for these services?
Service subtotals run $397 to $597 over three years.
What fee does Louisiana charge to file an LLC?
$125 at the state, using the Articles of Organization-Louisiana Limited Liability Company (Form 365).
What does Louisiana charge after the first year?
Annual report: $35 per year, due on or before the anniversary date of organization.
Does any line include the EIN application?
It depends on the line: LA Registered Agent.org ($99), Louisiana Registered Agent.co ($99) and Mainstay Filing (included).
When does one line pass another in total cost?
Within ten years, never: the order of the subtotals stays the same.
Which LLC formation service indexes best in Louisiana?
LA Registered Agent.org: line one on three-year cost index. Then Louisiana Registered Agent.co and Mainstay Filing.
Source lines
- August 2026 confirmation of Louisiana Secretary of State at geauxbiz.sos.la.gov.
- August 2026 confirmation of Louisiana Secretary of State at sos.la.gov.
- October 2026 confirmation of Louisiana yearly filing: Annual report at legis.la.gov.
- October 2026 confirmation of Louisiana Secretary of State fee at static.sos.la.gov.
- October 2026 confirmation of Louisiana registered agent statute at legis.la.gov.
- Entry: LA Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: Louisiana Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: Mainstay Filing Louisiana service page, read November 13, 2026