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Articles of Incorporation Louisiana

To form a corporation in Louisiana, you must file articles of incorporation. The form is customizable.

More information about corporate formation can be accessed through the website of the Louisiana Secretary of State.

The articles of incorporation must include the following information:

  • Name of the corporation
  • Type of entity
  • Corporate mailing and street address
  • Name, street, and mailing address of the registered agent
  • Incorporator's name, street, and mailing address
  • The number of shares* authorized by the corporation and their class, rights, and restrictions
  • A statement affirming that the corporation chooses to reject or limit the protection against liability of directors and officers that is provided by R.S. 12:1-832, or a statement of the rejection or limitation

*Louisiana does not require you to disclose the par value of the stock. Par value is the price at which a company's shares are initially offered for sale.

Mandatory Additional Filings

In addition, in Louisiana you must file a cover page with all business filings, including the articles of incorporation. 

You may file your articles of incorporation online.

You can view the state statutes applicable to articles of incorporation.