• Must contain one of the following words: "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Limited," or the abbreviation of any of these words. The name may contain the word "Company" or the abbreviation "Co." if "Company" or "Co." is not immediately preceded by the word "and" or the symbol &." The name must not be same nor deceptively similar to any other reserved or registered name of a corporation. The name cannot use certain enumerated words relating to banking, savings and loans or insurance.

Articles of Incorporation Requirements

• Director Information
  • Minimum Number - Three or more. If only one or two shareholders, the number of directors can be less than three but not less than the number of shareholders.
  • Residence Requirements. - No provision.
  • Age Requirements - None.
  • Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

  
  

• Officer Information
  • The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

  
  

• Stock Information
  • An increase in shares or par value does not effect initial fees.

  
  

Yearly Requirements

• Annual Statements
  • Report due with Secretary of State by May 15, fee is up to $25.
    
    
• Income Tax Rate

  • Louisiana Taxable Income Over	But Not Over	Tax Rate
    $0	$25,000	4%
    25,000	50,000	5%
    50,000	100,000	6%
    100,000	200,000	7%
    200,000	over	8%

For more information on taxes, visit www.rev.state.la.us