Louisiana Tax Clearance Certificates

Certificates of tax clearance are required for a variety of business activities, ranging from reinstating or dissolving an entity to applying for a loan or a tax incentive. See the table below for information on obtaining a tax clearance certificate in Louisiana.

Tax Clearance for Corporations:

Not required



The Department of Revenue handles tax clearances internally in most cases, however, entities engaging in alcohol sales, video poker, lottery ticket dealing, and gaming may need to obtain a clearance before obtaining a state-issued license. See this page for more details.

Tax Clearance for Limited Liability Companies:

Not required



The Department of Revenue handles tax clearances internally in most cases, however, entities engaging in alcohol sales, video poker, lottery ticket dealing, and gaming may need to obtain a clearance before obtaining a state-issued license. See this page for more details.

Tax Clearance for Nonprofit Corporations:

Not required