Louisiana!

 
   Corporate Name Endings
     * Must contain one of the following words: "Corporation,"
       "Incorporated," "Limited," or the abbreviation of any of these
       words. The name may contain the word "Company" or the abbreviation
       "Co." if "Company" or "Co." is not immediately preceded by the
       word "and" or the symbol &." The name must not be same nor
       deceptively similar to any other reserved or registered name of a
       corporation. The name cannot use certain enumerated words relating
       to banking, savings and loans or insurance.
       
   Articles of Incorporation Requirements
     * Director Information
          * Minimum Number - Three or more. If only one or two
            shareholders, the number of directors can be less than three
            but not less than the number of shareholders.
          * Residence Requirements. - No provision.
          * Age Requirements - None.
          * Directors are required to be listed in the articles of
            incorporation.
     * Officer Information
          * The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of
            incorporation.
     * Stock Information
          * An increase in shares or par value does not effect initial
            fees.
       
   Yearly Requirements
     * Annual Statements
          * Report due with Secretary of State by May 15, fee is up to
            $25.
     * Income Tax Rate
          *
            
            Louisiana Taxable Income Over But Not Over Tax Rate
            $0                            $25,000      4%
            25,000                        50,000       5%
            50,000                        100,000      6%
            100,000                       200,000      7%
            200,000                       over         8%
       
   For more information on taxes, visit www.rev.state.la.us