Louisiana LLC annual report & franchise tax deadlines 2026-2027
Every recurring Louisiana filing for LLCs, S corps and C corporations — due dates, fees and the official source for each. Last verified Oct 21, 2026.
LLC
| Report | Annual Report Confirmed on official page |
|---|---|
| Due | On or before the anniversary date of organization each year |
| State fee | $35 (from Oct 1, 2026; was $30) |
| How often | annual |
Corporation (C & S corp)
| Report | Annual Report Confirmed on official page |
|---|---|
| Due | On or before the anniversary date of incorporation each year |
| State fee | $35 (from Oct 1, 2026; was $30) |
| How often | annual |
Franchise & entity-level taxes
| No separate statewide franchise or entity-level tax listed for this state. |
State income & estimated tax
| Corporate income tax | Yes |
|---|---|
| C corp return | May 15 (CIFT-620, 15th day of the 5th month) — verify |
| Partnership / S corp return | May 15 (IT-565 partnership) — verify |
| Corporate estimates | Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, Dec 15 (follows the federal corporate schedule) |
| Note | Louisiana repealed its corporate franchise tax for tax periods beginning in 2026 (Act 11 of 2024 special session) — verify. |
General pattern — verify Calendar-year pattern; confirm with the revenue department.
Sales tax
Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annual) is assigned by the state based on your tax liability. Returns are generally due the 20th of the month after the reporting period. Parish/local sales tax is filed separately with local collectors (or via the state's Parish E-File).
General pattern — verify Your assigned frequency and due day appear in your state tax account.
IRS disaster postponements in Louisiana
- LA-2026-02: federal deadlines postponed to Nov 2, 2026 (incident began Jun 17, 2026) — Avoyelles, East Feliciana, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Charles, St. Landry, St. Tammany, Terrebonne, and Winn parishes
IRS relief is federal. Whether Louisiana follows the postponement for state returns varies — check the state revenue department.
Your Louisiana calendar
Add your formation month/year to date anniversary-based reports. Calendar-year filers; weekend and federal-holiday dates roll to the next business day.
Upcoming deadlines
Not tax advice — verify each date with the linked source. Fiscal-year filers' dates differ.
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Louisiana deadline FAQ
When is the Louisiana LLC annual report due?
On or before the anniversary date of organization each year.
How much does the Louisiana LLC annual report cost?
State fee: $35 (from Oct 1, 2026; was $30).
When is the Louisiana corporation annual report due?
On or before the anniversary date of incorporation each year. Fee: $35 (from Oct 1, 2026; was $30). S corporations file the same report as other corporations.
Does Louisiana have a franchise tax or annual LLC tax?
We don't list a separate statewide franchise or entity-level tax for Louisiana. Income and sales taxes may still apply.
When are Louisiana business income tax returns due?
C corporations: May 15 (CIFT-620, 15th day of the 5th month) — verify. Pass-through entities (partnerships, S corps): May 15 (IT-565 partnership) — verify. Louisiana repealed its corporate franchise tax for tax periods beginning in 2026 (Act 11 of 2024 special session) — verify. These are general calendar-year patterns — confirm with the state revenue department.
How often do I file Louisiana sales tax?
Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annual) is assigned by the state based on your tax liability. Returns are generally due the 20th of the month after the reporting period. Parish/local sales tax is filed separately with local collectors (or via the state's Parish E-File).
What happens if I miss a Louisiana deadline?
Most states charge a late fee or penalty and interest, and an entity that keeps missing its annual report can lose good standing and eventually be administratively dissolved. Check the official source for the exact penalty and reinstatement steps.
Official sources
- https://www.sos.la.gov/business-services/forms-fee-schedule
- https://revenue.louisiana.gov
- https://static.sos.la.gov/shared/fee_changes_2026.pdf
- https://geauxbiz.sos.la.gov/
- https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=76256
- https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=76257
- https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1481829
- https://www.sos.la.gov/business-services/frequently-asked-questions
- https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=920469
- https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=920452
Federal dates: IRS Publication 509. Disaster relief: IRS tax relief in disaster situations.
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