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Dissolving an Louisiana LLC

Closing a Louisiana LLC properly means filing Affidavit to Dissolve (Form 368) and settling state taxes. Here's the process.

Last verified 2026-11-01 against official Louisiana sources

Short answer: File Affidavit to Dissolve (Form 368) with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division for $100. Requires tax clearance from the Department of Revenue to dissolve properly.

We've pulled these figures from the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.

How dissolution works in Louisiana

  1. Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
  2. Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Requires tax clearance from the Department of Revenue to dissolve properly.
  3. File Affidavit to Dissolve (Form 368) with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division and pay $100.
  4. Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana's dissolution filing fee is $100. That's the 5th highest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Louisiana runs $67.5 above it.

Louisiana and nearby states, dissolution filing fee. See all 48 jurisdictions.
StateFeeNational rank (1 = highest)
Louisiana$1005 of 48
Arkansas$4519 of 48
Mississippi$5014 of 48
Oklahoma$5014 of 48
Kansas$3522 of 48
Tennessee$4020 of 48

Louisiana fees that apply here

Source: Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division, checked November 1, 2026.
FilingState feeNotes
Annual Report$35annual, On or before the anniversary of the organization date
Affidavit to Dissolve (Form 368)$100

Dissolving an LLC: Louisiana questions

How do I dissolve an LLC in Louisiana?

File Affidavit to Dissolve (Form 368) with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division ($100). Requires tax clearance from the Department of Revenue to dissolve properly.

Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Louisiana?

Requires tax clearance from the Department of Revenue to dissolve properly.

What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?

The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. Revocation after three consecutive years of failure to file.

How much does it cost to dissolve a Louisiana LLC?

$100 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.

Sources and verification

Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.