Start a Business in Lafayette

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 $50–$500

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Overview

Starting a business in Lafayette requires a Occupational License through the LCG Revenue Division. Base fee: $50–$500. Parish system (not counties). No general state business license. Cities use Occupational License.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

✓County: health department permit + fire inspection

✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

County: health department permit + fire inspection

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: $50–$500 depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

LCG Revenue Division

Phone: 337-291-8370

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Common Mistakes

⚠ Lafayette Consolidated Government (city-parish)

⚠ Cajun country — unique food business culture

⚠ Oil/gas industry

⚠ Parish system

⚠ Louisiana requires an Occupational License Tax — rates vary by parish and business type

Choose Your Business Type

Restaurant Food Truck Barber Shop Retail Store Coffee Shop Bar / Nightclub Gym / Fitness Studio Nail Salon Cannabis Dispensary Dog Grooming Bakery Cleaning Service Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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