Occupational (Business) License Tax
All businesses
within the corporate limits are required to acquire an annual
business license. "Business" includes any and all
businesses, trades, professions, occupations, vocations, or
callings unless specifically excluded by law. The license tax
must be paid prior to commencement of
business. A business license is a receipt for taxes paid,
it is not an authorization to do business. See
Guidelines for New Business.
The tax amount varies according to total gross receipts, fees or
commissions. The minimum fee must be paid when
application is made. To complete your application you
will need to have previously acquired a
Certificate of Occupancy, a
Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Number, and
State and Federal Tax identification numbers.
The tax structure is as follows:
Occupational License Tax
Dependent on Type of Business
| TYPE OF BUSINESS |
MINIMUM TAX |
MAXIMUM TAX |
|
Retail, Sales, Service, Rentals |
$50.00 |
$6200.00 |
|
Wholesale Dealers |
$50.00 |
$7500.00 |
|
Contractors |
$50.00 |
$ 750.00 |
|
Lending Business |
$50.00 |
$3700.00 |
|
Commission/Brokerage |
$50.00 |
$3700.00 |
|
Public Utilities |
$50.00 |
$7500.00 |
|
Professionals |
$50.00 |
$2000.00 |
Download the Application by clicking
here.
You may also obtain an application by writing to the address below:
City of Shreveport
Department of Finance/ Revenue Division
Post Office 30168
Shreveport, LA 71130-0168
Or you may pick up an application at out office located at:
City of Shreveport
Government Plaza,
505 Travis St.
Customer Service
Ground Floor
Shreveport, LA 71101
Or you may call and have an application faxed to you by calling: (318) 673-5500.
Completed applications may be faxed to us at: (318) 673-5504.
For additional information you may call Customer Service at (318) 673-5500.
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