State filing requirements for Louisiana.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
| https://coraweb.sos.la.gov/CommercialSearch/CommercialSearch.aspx |
| Link: | https://geauxbiz.sos.la.gov |
| Fee: | $80 |
| Processing: | 1 week (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://coraweb.sos.la.gov/CommercialSearch/CommercialSearch.aspx |
| Link: | https://sso.sos.la.gov/CreateAccount/signOn.aspx |
| Due: | Annually on incorporation anniversary date |
| Fee: |
$15.00 e-file (preferred) $10.00 paper form |
Charity registration
| Rule: | If your organization does not use a professional (paid) fundraiser, you are exempt from filing. |
| Link: |
Charitable Exemption Checklist
(for organizations WITH professional fundraisers only) http://www.ag.state.la.us/Shared/ViewDoc.aspx?Type=3&Doc=522 |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: |
Form URS 4.02 http://www.multistatefiling.org/urs_webv402.pdf |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Required attachments:
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| Link: |
Form URS 4.02 http://www.multistatefiling.org/urs_webv402.pdf |
| Due: | Annually, by October 1 (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Required attachments:
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Income/franchise tax exemption
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It is recommended that organizations exempt from federal income tax also request exemption from the state. To file for Louisiana state income tax exemption, submit the documents outlined below along with a cover letter requesting exemption from state income tax. These documents should be mailed to: Louisiana Department of Revenue P.O. Box 91011 Baton Rouge, La 70821-9011 |
| Link: | n/a |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Sales tax exemption
| More: | http://revenue.louisiana.gov/FAQ/QuestionsAndAnswers/8 |
| The designation of tax-exempt status by the IRS provides for an exemption only from income tax and in no way applies to sales tax. Non-profit organizations are not generally exempt from sales tax on purchases in Louisiana. The tax exemption applies to income tax for the corporation. |
Tax department
Raffles (games of chance)
| Rule: |
Raffle receipts of less than $0.00
501(c)(3) status |
| Link: | http://www.ocg.louisiana.gov/ |
| Due: | Before event (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
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