GeauxBiz, a service of the Louisiana Secretary of State, is a "licensing information center" for prospective small business owners; it provides current and potential business owners a single place to go for all the necessary information to operate within the state. Approval for all licenses and permits still comes from the individual agencies, but GeauxBiz is a clearinghouse for regulatory information.
Comprehensive information on registering corporations (domestic or foreign), non-profit corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLC) is available at: http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/120/Default.aspx
The staff will prepare a customized business license checklist tailored to a specific business licensing need. Information provided may include: how to obtain ID numbers for federal, state, and local sales taxes; registering a business name, hiring employees, local and state licensing agencies you should contact to start your business,and researching small business resources.
Forms and fee schedule:
http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/Portals/0/332FeeSchedule.pdf
For additional information:
GeauxBiz
Phone: (225) 925-4704
Fax: (225) 932-5314
E-mail: commercial@sos.louisiana.gov
