Licensing and Permits Required for Start Up Businesses

 

Depending on what type of business you have, you will be required to obtain permits and licenses from local, state and federal agencies. Here you will find links for some of the permits and licenses you will need to obtain:

 

 

Federal

•  Checklist for Starting a Business
•  Tax ID #   

 

State of Louisiana

 

1. Geaux Biz.com
   
2. Sales Tax ID #
   
3. Dept of Revenue 
   
4. Unemployment Insurance Account #, Workers Comp Information (if you have employees)
   
5. State Fire Marshall

 

Parish / Municipality

1. Each parish and municipality has specific tax, permit and licensing occupational license, zoning requirements, etc. Therefore, you will need to look them up on line or visit the parish and municipality tax offices for the area in which you start your business.  TO RECEIVE A CUSTOMIZED CHECKLIST WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE LOCAL AND STATE LICENSING AGENCIES YOU SHOULD CONTACT TOSTART YOUR BUSINESS, simply click this link Geaux Biz.com and fill out the form.
2. You may also need to obtain health department and other permits, depending on your specific industry.