Louisiana State Registration Documents
Incorporation
Form
Articles of Incorporation
Business Entity Search
Fee
$75.00
Average Processing Time
2 to 4 business days
Electronic Filing?
Yes
Charity Registration
State Requirement?
Yes (Under Louisiana law, charitable organizations that use a professional solicitor are required to register annually with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office.)
Charity Registration Search
Fee
$25
Renewal Requirement?
Yes
990 EZ Requirement?
No
Annual Report
State Requirement?
Yes
Due:
Annually on incorporation anniversary date
Fee:
$15.00 e-file (preferred)/ $10.00 paper form
Other Exemptions
State Income Tax
Must file – $0
Sales Tax Exemption
Not exempt
Tax Returns
All organizations (except those classified as churches) are required to file an annual 990 form (990N, 990EZ, 990, or 990PF) to be exempt from Income Tax.
The 990 return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the organization’s fiscal year.
Failure to file for 3 consecutive years could cause your organization to lose tax-exempt status.