An annual business license tax is required for persons conducting or pursuing a trade, profession, occupation or vocation within the Parish of Calcasieu, outside any municipality per L.R.S. 47:341.
A zoning compliance is required before a new license can be issued. A legal description of the business property is required to obtain a zoning compliance from the Planning and Development Office. You may fax your legal description to the zoning office at 337-436-6764. Submit your application for an occupational license. The basic fee in any category is $50.00; pro-rated after the first thirty days according to the first month's gross receipts. Business classifications are listed inside the business application form. Register with School Board Sales Tax Office for a local sales tax number. (2439 6th Street, Phone: 337-217-4280) Register with LA Dept. of Revenue and Taxation for a state sales tax number. (15th Floor of Capital One Bldg., One Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA. Contractors are also required to obtain a "certification of resident contractor" from the state if they are residents of LA, and a "certification of non-resident contractor" if they are based out of state, before obtaining their local license. Phone: 337-491-2504). Register with Calcasieu Parish Tax Assessors Office on the first floor of the Magnolia Building at 1011 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA (Ph: 337-721-3000). If the establishment serves food, obtain a Health Unit approval from the Calcasieu Parish Sanitation Department, 3236 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA (Ph:337-480-2550). Any questions contact: Carolyn Rashall, License Coordinator at 337-721-3640, or for calls outside our local calling area, our toll free number is: 1-800-826-6092. Make check payable to:
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 1583 Lake Charles, LA 70602 (337) 721-3640 Toll free: 1-800-826-6092 Fax: (337)436-6764