New Business
Each person pursuing any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business should complete the Occupational License form for each municipality or parish in which he maintains a business location.

Each person is required to keep reasonable records. Separate records are required for each place of business.

For legal clarification of tax liabilities and filing requirements, refer to Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

Business Structures
Individual or Sole Proprietorship: A business where only you, or your spouse, own the business even thought you may have employees.
Partnership: A business where two or more people own the business jointly.
Corporation: A business which is treated by law as an entity. It has a life separate from its owners or stockholders. Many corporations begin as a sole proprietor or partnership.
Limited Liability Corporation: An entity that is an unincorporated association having one or more members organized and filing articles with the Secretary of State.
Foreign Corporation: A corporation organized outside the state may obtain a certificate of authority to transact business in Louisiana by filing an application with the Secretary of State's Corporation Division by appointing a registered agent to accept service of process. For more information: SSCD 225-925-4704

Occupational License Fees

Retail & Wholesale Dealers Lending & Broker Businesses Professionals & Service Bus.	Opening between Jan. 1 - June 30: $50.00 Opening between July 1 - Dec. 31: $25.00
Retail Dealer - No Fixed Place (Please call for more info)	Opening between Jan. 1 - June 30: $200.00 Opening between July 1 - Dec. 31: $100.00

Any questions should be directed to the Business License Manager's Office: 225-667-8310.