How Do I Register a Sole Proprietorship in Louisiana?

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Establishing a Sole Proprietorship in Louisiana

  • Decide on a business name
  • File a DBA name with the Parish Clerk of Court
  • Obtain licenses, permits, and zoning clearance
  • Get an Employer Identification Number
  • Consider trademark searches

LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship

  • LLCs protect personal assets; sole proprietorships don’t
  • Checklist to establish an LLC: choose a name, register it, get licenses and permits, obtain an EIN, and open a bank account

Operating Under a Different Name with a DBA

  • File the notarized DBA form with the Parish Clerk
  • $75 fee, renewable every ten years

Do I need to register a sole proprietorship in Louisiana?

  • Requirements vary by location
  • Create a sole proprietorship by starting business under your name or DBA
  • Unlimited personal liability for business debts and obligations

How to establish myself as a sole proprietor

  • Decide on a business name
  • Register your DBA name locally
  • Obtain licenses, permits, and zoning clearance
  • Get an Employer Identification Number

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