What is required to obtain an occupational lincense?
• If a corporation, corporation must be in good standing with the LA Secretary of State. • A zoning clearance issued by the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement. • If the name of the business does not include your full legal name or the name of your corporation, a receipt indicating that the trade name of the business has been recorded with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court requires a notarized affidavit and imposes a fee of $20.00 to record a trade name. • If business activity includes the sale of food or beverages, the original Plans Review receipt issued by the Jefferson Parish Health Unit. • The minimum occupational license tax due is $50.00 and is reduced to $25.00 for anyone beginning business after June 30th. Remittance should be made payable to Newell Normand, Sheriff and Tax Collector.
