How to start a business in Louisiana
Louisiana offers a customized checklist for anyone thinking of starting a business in Louisiana. Simply fill out the form and follow the instructions for submittal. A checklist will be produced for you taking into account the exact location & type of your business. The form can be accessed here.
- Point of contact - Office of the Secretary of State, Commercial Department
- 8585 Archives Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70804
- Phone: 925-4704
- email: commercial@sos.louisiana.gov
- LLC's, LLP's & For-Profit Corporations
- Applicable forms must be filled out and filed with the Secretary of State. Once you've completely filled out the form simply mail it to:
Office of the Secretary of State
PO Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804 - Forms: All forms are available at: Louisiana Business Forms.
- Fees: The Louisiana Business Filing fee schedule is located here
- Applicable forms must be filled out and filed with the Secretary of State. Once you've completely filled out the form simply mail it to:
