Types of Companies
Incorporate in Louisiana
Corporate Name Endings
* Must contain one of the following words: "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Limited," or the abbreviation of any of these words. 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 same nor deceptively similar to any other reserved or registered name of a corporation. The name cannot use certain enumerated words relating to banking, savings and loans or insurance.
Articles of Incorporation RequirementsDirector Information
- Minimum Number - Three or more. If only one or two shareholders, the number of directors can be less than three but not less than the number of shareholders.
- Residence Requirements. - No provision.
- Age Requirements - None.
- Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
- The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
- An increase in shares or par value does not effect initial fees.
Yearly RequirementsAnnual Statements
- Report due with Secretary of State by May 15, fee is up to $25.
- Louisiana Taxable Income Over But Not Over Tax Rate
$0 $25,000 4%
25,000 50,000 5%
50,000 100,000 6%
100,000 200,000 7%
200,000 over 8%
For more information on taxes, visit www.rev.state.la.us
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