Registered Agent Cost by State › Louisiana
Registered agent cost in Louisiana: the agent’s price and the state’s fees
In Louisiana an agent costs $99 to $249 in year one, by published price. Mainstay Filing is $149, the same at renewal. Separately the state charges $30 to change agents, and $35 a year for the annual report.
The state’s bill
Change of agent$30, Louisiana Secretary of State (La. R.S. 12:1308)
Annual report$35 a year (Annual Report), due On or before the anniversary date of organization
Agent required?Required. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
State figures checked October 20, 2026.
The agent’s bill
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal | 3-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Compliance | $99 | $159 | $417 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $497 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $375 |
| ResidentAgents.com | $129 | $129 | $387 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| Standard Filings | $199 | $199 | $597 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $747 |
Moving an existing company to Mainstay Filing costs $179 in the first year: $149 for the agent plus $30 to the state.
How much does a registered agent cost in Louisiana?
8 providers have a published Louisiana price: $99 to $249 in year one. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
What does Louisiana charge to change a registered agent?
$30 (La. R.S. 12:1308, Louisiana Secretary of State).
What is the Louisiana annual report fee?
$35 a year, the Annual Report, due On or before the anniversary date of organization. It is paid to the state, not to your agent.