Louisiana Amendment

There are various reasons why a company needs to file an amendment. But, generally, doing this is necessary if the changes that your company wants to make are related to the formal structure of your business.

A. Changing The Company Name –

• LLCs

Some Louisiana LLCs decide to operate under a new name. If your company is one of them, you will have to follow the legal process. Submit an amendment with the state to inform it about your plans to use a new name. Additionally, your company will also have to update all its records with the state and government.

• Corporations

Louisiana corporations may also end up having to do business using a new name. If you want to do this, you have to report your plan to the state. File an amendment and change the name of your company on all its state and government records.

B. Changing Members Of The Business –

• LLCs

Louisiana does not require LLCs to submit information on members and managers. However, you can file an amendment if you want to keep the state up to date about the names, addresses, and contact information of these company officials. You can also update the information on the annual report.

• Corporations

Louisiana corporations cannot change any information on their officers and directors through the amendment form. You have to use the Change of Directors/Officers form or update the state when filing the annual report. 

C. Changing Address Related To The Business –

• LLCs

The Secretary of State uses your company address to communicate with your LLC. You will have to inform the state if your company office moves to a different location. Any changes to the principal office and mailing addresses of the company must be included on the annual report. You can also file an amendment.

• Corporations

The same is true for corporations in Louisiana. You can file an amendment if the principal office address or mailing address of your corporation changes. Doing this will ensure the receipt of all legal documents addressed to your corporation. You may also update the information on the annual report of your company.

D. Changing Contact Information –

• LLCs

The state has to have a way to reach your Louisiana LLC. So, if you change the contact information of your company, you have to let the state know. Louisiana requires all LLCs to have a registered agent to act as its point of contact. If there are any changes to your LLC’s registered agent, file a Statement of Change form or fill out the Notice of Change of Registered Agent online.

• Corporations

The same rule applies to corporations. If you change the contact information of your Louisiana company, you have to report it to the state by filing an amendment. This will ensure that your corporation remains accessible for any possible legal queries. Generally, your company’s registered agent receives all legal documents on behalf of your corporation. If there are any changes related to the registered agent, file a Statement of Change form or fill out the Notice of Change of Registered Agent online.

E. Changing The Number Of Shares That A Corporation Is Authorized To Issue – Louisiana LLCs do not issue stock. They do not have to worry about this change. However, corporations are a different case. If your organization has issued shares of stocks and you want to change the number of shares you are authorized to issue, file an amendment with the state.

Making changes to a company’s formation documents require proper completion and filing of paperwork. Depending on the changes, you may also have to take care of other documents. To help ease the process, you can turn to a reliable document filing company like DoMyLLC. Our team can provide support and assistance to Louisiana business owners who need help in handling formalities to ensure compliance with the state.

Louisiana Office of Secretary of State
Phone Number:
(225) 925-4704

Address:
Louisiana Secretary of State
PO Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804