There is a much faster and easier way to register your business now with East Baton Rouge Parish. You can apply online for a sales tax certificate at the Parish E-File website.

To register your business with Parish E-File, simply click on the "Sign up now!" link on the bottom of the Parish E-File page. Registration is free and only takes a minute.

Sales Tax Certificates

Remember that if your business sells goods or services, leases or rents tangible property, or purchases tangible personal property for use or consumption in East Baton Rouge Parish, you must apply for a sales tax certificate, collect the proper taxes from customers, and remit the tax to the City-Parish Finance Department - Revenue Division. Once the Revenue Division receives your properly completed registration form, it will be processed and a sales tax certificate will be issued. The certificate gives you the authority to collect and remit sales taxes and confirms your registration as a dealer in this parish.

For further information concerning the collection and remittance of sales taxes, please contact the Revenue Division at (225) 389-3084 or send an email to the Finance Department.