Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in Louisiana
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
Louisiana Business Continuity Planning and Emergencies
Plan to stay in business! Plan in advance to manage any emergency situation. Assess the situation, use common sense and available resources to take care of yourself, your co-workers and your business's recovery.
Louisiana Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)
The Louisiana Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) is the state of Louisiana's disaster food assistance program for low to moderate-income residents. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service approves a state request to operate a D-SNAP after the state has received a Presidential disaster declaration for individual assistance and grocery stores are open and operating in your area. Once program operations have been approved, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will set a limited period for you to file a Louisiana D-SNAP application.
The Louisiana D-SNAP online system is active at all times to take online pre-registrations for declarations at the state level and for Presidential disaster declarations. For more information and to pre-register for assistance, visit https://dsnap.dss.state.la.us/CustomerPortal/CPLogon.jsp.
You can also pre-register over the telephone at 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578).
If you are visually impaired, please call the Customer Service Center at 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578) for assistance to register an account.
Louisiana DCFS certification staff must review your household’s circumstances to determine eligibility and complete the full application process to receive benefits. Once you have completed the pre-registration process for Louisiana D-SNAP benefits online or through the help line, you must complete the application process in person at an application processing site in your area to show proof of identity and obtain your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The EBT card will be loaded with your Louisiana D-SNAP benefits and works like a debit card at most grocery stores.
After a state D-SNAP has been activated, you can access a listing of state application processing site locations in your area at: http://www.dss.louisiana.gov/
Louisiana Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center
MBDA provides funding for a network of Minority business centers located throughout the Nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures.
The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. However, the network generally charges nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
Working through our network of business centers, MBDA strives to create a new generation of minority-owned businesses generating $100 million in annual revenues. Our strategic focus is to maximize job creation and global competitiveness for minority-owned businesses and to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with minority-owned businesses in high-growth industries.
The MBDA Business Center located in New Orleans, LA is operated by the Louisiana Minority Business Council. The center is part of a national network of funded centers located in major cities throughout the United States. The center works with minority business enterprises to generate increased financing and contract opportunities and to create and retain jobs.
Location:
400 Poydras Street, Suite 1965
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-293-0402
Project Director: Phala Mire
Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (LA PTAC)
The LA PTAC was established in 1989. By increasing the U.S. Department of Defense, federal, state and local government contracting awards to companies located in the state, LA PTAC strengthens the competitive position of Louisiana businesses and industries.
LA PTAC is recognized as one of the outstanding procurement technical assistance centers out of 86 programs across the country while both the program manager and staff have received special commendations from the Department of Veteran Affairs for Champions of Veterans Enterprise.
LA PTAC receives funding from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the U.S. Department of Defense. The state administrative office is located on the UL Lafayette campus and oversees four sub-recipient centers located strategically throughout the state of Louisiana. These sub-recipient centers provide marketing and procurement assistance, outreach, and training to Louisiana-based companies and individuals located in their respective service areas. Procurement specialists determine if businesses can compete in the government marketplace, guide companies through the marketing and bidding process, and assist with post-award and contract management.
Louisiana State Trademark Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.
Louisiana State University A & M
Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana
Northwest Louisiana Government Procurement Center (PTAC)
The northwest Louisiana PTAC provides specialized and professional technical assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to pursue and successfully perform under contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and/or state and local governments.
Office of Information Technology
Small Business Administration (SBA) Louisiana District Office
State Library of Louisiana
The State Library of Louisiana serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
Louisiana Section
State Library of Louisiana
PO Box 131
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0131
Charlene Bonnette
ladept@slol.lib.la.us
(225) 342-2791
University of Louisiana at Monroe
The University of Louisiana at Monroe serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
Center for Business and Economic Research
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA 71209-0101
Dr. Robert C. Eisenstadt
eisenstadt@ulm.edu
318-342-1151