| Planning/Zoning Use Verification |
Lafayette Consolidated Government — Planning, Zoning & Development (Permitting Division) |
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| Certificate of Occupancy |
Lafayette Consolidated Government — Planning, Zoning & Development (Permitting Division) |
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| Home Occupation Permit (if operating from a residence) |
Lafayette Consolidated Government — Planning, Zoning & Development (Permitting Division) |
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| Sign Permit (for exterior business signage) |
Lafayette Consolidated Government — Planning, Zoning & Development (Permitting Division) |
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| Employer Identification Number (EIN) |
U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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| Louisiana State Entity Registration (LLC/Corporation/Trade Name) |
Louisiana Secretary of State |
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| Workers’ Compensation Insurance (if you hire employees) |
Private insurer (state-mandated coverage requirement) |
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| General Liability Insurance |
Private insurer |
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| Lafayette Business License / Tax Registration |
Lafayette Finance Department / City Clerk |
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| Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Statement |
Lafayette Parish County Clerk |
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| Lafayette Parish Occupational License Tax Registration |
Lafayette Parish (Lafayette Consolidated Government — Finance/Revenue) |
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| Zoning Permit$50–$500 |
Lafayette Parish Environmental Health Services |
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| Occupancy Permit$50–$400 |
Lafayette Parish Environmental Health Services |
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| General Business LicenseA foundational permit required by most municipalities to operate any business within their...$50–$400 |
Lafayette Parish Environmental Health Services |
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