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How to Start A Business in West Baton Rouge Parish
The following is a guide for individuals who are interested in starting a new business in the parish. This list indicates the local and state departments or agencies that issue licenses and permits or have other requirements for opening a new business.
All businesses must have an Occupational License and you must contact each of the offices designated for the specific purposes noted.
- Register for Sales & Use Tax Collection
- Register for Occupational License
- Alcohol Permit
- Contractor Registration
- Health Department Permit
- Miscellaneous Agencies
- Important Forms
Total Rate 9% (5% local, 4% state)
Local Sales & Use Tax (Parish at Large)
West Baton Rouge Parish Revenue Department
883 7th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 86
Port Allen, LA 70767
Phone: 225-336-2408
Fax: 225-334-0543
Online Resources
- Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (to register online)
- Sales Tax Online (to register and file online)
- Parish E-File (to register and file online)
Note: A refundable security deposit is required on certain types of businesses
State Sales Tax Registration
Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation
617 N 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: 225-219-7318
Occupational License (Unincorporated Areas of Parish)
West Baton Rouge Parish Revenue Department
883 7th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
Phone: 225-336-2408
Fax: 225-334-0543
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 86
Port Allen, LA 70767
Note: For your own benefit please obtain a zoning designation from the Office of Community Planning and Development. Receiving an OLT is not a clearance for operating a business that is contrary to current zoning ordinances
Zoning Designation (Unincorporated Areas of Parish)
Office of Community Planning and Development
880 N Alexander Avenue
Port Allen, LA 70767
Phone: 225-336-2434
Fax: 225-387-0218
Occupational License (Incorporated Areas of Parish)
Call each appropriate town/city for requirements and cost of Occupational licenses.
Town of Addis
7818 Highway 1 S
Addis, LA 70710
Phone: 225-687-4844
Town of Brusly
601 S Vaughn Street
Brusly, LA 70719
Phone: 225-749-2909
Fax: 225-749-3874
City of Port Allen
375 Court Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
Phone: 225-346-5670
Fax: 225-346-5684
Local Beer & Liquor Licenses (Unincorporated Areas of Parish)
Applications and check lists can be obtained from the Parish Council
West Baton Rouge Parish Council Clerk
880 N Alexander Avenue
Port Allen, LA 70767
Phone: 225-214-4242
Fax: 225-387-0218
Local Beer & Liquor Licenses (Incorporated Areas of Parish)
Call each appropriate town/city for requirements and cost of licenses.
Town of Addis
7818 Highway 1 S
Addis, LA 70710
Phone: 225-687-4844
Town of Brusly
601 S Vaughn Street
Brusly, LA 70719
Phone: 225-749-2909
Fax: 225-749-3874
City of Port Allen
375 Court Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
Phone: 225-346-5670
Fax: 225-346-5684
State Alcohol Beverage Commission
Note: You must contact the following agency only if you are selling alcohol and tobacco.
State Alcohol Tobacco Control
8549 United Plaza Boulevard
2nd Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-925-4041
Note: State and Local Sales Tax Clearance Certificates required for both state and local liquor licenses
You must contact this office for registration to obtain permits and inspections in the unincorporated area of the parish.
Office of Community Planning and Development (Permit Office)
880 N Alexander Avenue
P.O. Box 757
Port Allen LA 70767
Phone: 225-336-2434
Fax: 225-336-1840
Note: All Contractors must have a current OLT (from a LA Jurisdiction) and be registered for West Baton Rouge Sales and Use tax.
Local Health Department
Note: You must contact the Health Department if you are selling food, alcohol, intend to operate a daycare or have a mobile unit.
West Baton Rouge Parish Health Department
Health Unit Annex
685 Louisiana Avenue
Port Allen, LA 70767
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 227
Port Allen, LA 70767
Phone: 225-342-2650
Fax: 225-214-6548
Local Chamber of Commerce
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce
7520 Highway 1 S
Addis, LA 70710
Phone: 225-383-3140
Fax: 225-685-1044
Filing Corporations, LLC & Trade Name Registration
Louisiana Secretary of State
8549 United Plaza Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-925-4704
Obtaining an EIN (Federal ID Number)
IRS
2600 Citiplace Center
3rd Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70808