Business Licenses & Permits

Business License: To assist businesses in lowering their overall cost of doing business, Lafayette Consolidated Government has eliminated business licenses.

Occupational License: Whether or not you need an occupational licenses depends on the type of profession you are pursuing. A list of professions that require an occupational license to practice in the state can be found by clicking here.

Other permits:

Prior to obtaining licensing information, we suggest that you contact the LA Small Business Development Center located nearest you for assistance with management, financing and business plan development.  Seminars and workshops are also provided. Lafayette office is located at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and can be located by calling (337) 262-5344.

LSBDC permit matrix - find out what to do/where to go based on where you are in the process

State Sales Tax I.D Number
 
Department of Revenue and Taxation
P. O. Box 3863
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 219-7356
 
Department of Revenue and Taxation Regional Office:
Lafayette - (337) 262-5455

Certificate of Occupancy

Every business must be licensed with the city which includes a $100 fee.
All building permits, inspections, etc., are also done through this office
Department of Planning, Zoning, and Codes
Lafayette Consolidated Government
(337) 291-8442

Lafayette Parish School Board - Sales Tax Division
411 E. Vermilion St.
Lafayette, LA  70501
(337) 232-3912

Unemployment Insurance

LA Workforce Commission
Office of Workforce Development
P. O. Box 94094
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-3111
Download Application here
 
LA Workforce Commission Development Regional Office:
Lafayette - (337) 262-5511

Articles of Incorporation

Louisiana Secretary of State
First Stop Shop
P. O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
Telephone: (225) 922-2675   Fax: (225) 922-0439
E-mail: fss@sos.louisiana.gov