Nancy Landry
SECRETARY OF STATE		 State of Louisiana
Secretary of State

 COMMERCIAL DIVISION
225.925.4704
Administrative Services
225.932.5317 Fax

Corporations
225.932.5314 Fax

Uniform Commercial Code
225.932.5318







Dear

I appreciate you contacting the Secretary of State's Office of GeauxBiz for assistance as you make plans for your new business. Small businesses like yours are the backbone of the American economy. Furthermore, every new business and every job is important to the prosperity of our State and we wish you every success in your endeavor.

With your request to the Office of GeauxBiz, you have taken the first step towards success and I hope the information included will make your registrations easier. As I understand your needs, I am pleased to make you aware of the available state and local resources that can help in your business planning. The following attachment is a summary of programs and contacts that will prove helpful in obtaining all of the necessary licenses and permits that may pertain to your new business.


Sincerely,
for educational purposes only
Nancy Landry
SECRETARY OF STATE		 State of Louisiana
Secretary of State

 COMMERCIAL DIVISION
225.925.4704
Administrative Services
225.932.5317 Fax

Corporations
225.932.5314 Fax

Uniform Commercial Code
225.932.5318
Licensing/Permit Checklist







Type of Business:       
Business Location:     

Licensing information is as follows:

For advice concerning your small business, you should contact:
SCORE
Go to www.score.org to find an office near you

 Your federal tax ID number is issued by:
Internal Revenue Service
Go to www.irs.gov to find your local office.

Louisiana Small Business Development Center
Go to www.lsbdc.org to find your local office.

 If employees are hired you should contact:
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Go to www.laworks.net/Homepage.asp to find our local office.
Louisiana Economic Development
www.opportunitylouisiana.com/
1051 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 342-3000
 Your state sales tax ID number is issued by:
Louisiana Department of Revenue
rev.louisiana.gov
P. O. Box 201
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 219-7462
Corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships must be registered with:
Secretary of State Commercial Division
www.sos.la.gov
P. O. Box 94126
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
(225) 925-4704 		Depending on your location within the parish or city limits, please visit your parish or city offices to get more information on:
Certificate of Occupancy
Occupational License
Local Sales ID
Assumed Business Name Registration
for educational purposes only

SS301 Rev. 11/10
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
Office Location: 8585 Archives Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Web Site Address: www.sos.la.gov


The type of business you have chosen is regulated by:

Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants
www.cpaboard.state.la.us
601 Poydras Street, Suite 1770
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 566-1244
for educational purposes only


The type of business you have chosen is regulated by:

Department of Transportation & Development Truck Permit Office
www.dotd.la.gov
P.O. Box 94042
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(800) 654-1433
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
www.expresslane.org
P.O. Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
(225) 925-6146
for educational purposes only


The type of business you have chosen is regulated by:

Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control
www.atc.la.gov
8585 Archives Ave., Suite 220
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 925-4041
Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal
www.lasfm.org
8181 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(800) 256-5452
Public Health/Sanitarian/Food & Drug
www.dhh.la.gov/fdu
P.O. Box 4489
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 342-7517
for educational purposes only