How to Register Your Business in Louisiana

Is your company hiring an employee in Louisiana, but based in another state? Learn how to register your business in just a few simple steps.

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Plane Team

Published on May 19, 2021

In the southeastern corner of the United States, Louisiana has always been known as a melting pot of cultures and heritages. African, French, French-Canadian, Native American, and Spanish cultures blend together in The Pelican State. The result is jazz, Mardi Gras, and, of course, some of the most delicious cooking you’ll find in the South. Chances are if your next employee is a Louisianian, they won’t want to leave. Fortunately, no matter where your business is based, collaborating across state lines is easy in this era of remote work.Bringing on a new employee can be exciting, but there’s often a lot to do as well. You want to onboard your new hire as quickly and smoothly as possible to ensure their success at your organization. But before you get started with onboarding, you’ll need to register your company with the state of Louisiana.

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Register your business in Louisiana in three easy steps:

First, you’ll need to create an account with the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point.

Once you’ve created an account, you can register online with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

Next, you’ll need to register online with the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The registration page has a useful list of information you’ll need before beginning the application. Keep in mind that the application does not save, and you’ll have thirty minutes to complete it, so it’s best to review the list of required information before you start the application.

You should receive both your Revenue Account Number and your Employer Account Number immediately after registering online.You'll need to submit your employer application with the Louisiana Workforce Commission to receive an official determination of liability or non-liability under the Louisiana Employment Security LawOnce you’ve been assigned your Revenue Account Number and your Employer Account Number, you’ll be able to register new employees, file wage reports, and submit unemployment taxes online.Interested in streamlining your state registration process? With Pilot, you can complete state registrations online, from one platform, in all 50 US states, plus Washington, D.C. Eliminate hours of manual effort from the process by using Pilot. Learn more about our state registrations feature.

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Is your company hiring an employee in Louisiana, but based in another state? Learn how to register your business in just a few simple steps.

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