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Louisiana Nonprofit Document Requirements

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.