House Bill No. 908, introduced by Representative Mena, proposes significant amendments to the fee structure charged by the Secretary of State in Louisiana for various business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. The bill seeks to increase the filing fee for articles of incorporation for domestic business corporations from $75 to $95 and for limited liability companies from $100 to $125. Additionally, it raises fees for annual reports, changes of registered agents, and various certificates, with increases ranging from $5 to $30. The registration fee for trade names, trademarks, and service marks will also rise from $75 to $95, along with other related fees increasing from $15 to $20.

Moreover, the bill modifies fees for expedited services, increasing the "while you wait" service fee from $50 to $60 and the 24-hour service fee from $30 to $35. It also raises the fee for filing applications and issuing certificates for state franchises to offer cable or video service from $60 to $75. The existing $250 fee for home service contract providers will now apply to filing renewals, amendments, financial statements, and reports, while the same fee structure will be adopted for motor vehicle service contract providers and structured settlement purchase company registrations. These changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026, unless vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature.

Statutes affected:
HB908 Original: 49:222(B)(1), 49:16