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EIN in Louisiana (LA)

How to get an EIN for your Louisiana business. The EIN is a federal number from the IRS. Louisiana has 1.85-4.25% state income tax.

Getting an EIN in Louisiana follows the same federal IRS process as every other state. The EIN is a federal number — not state-specific. Louisiana (LA) has 1.85-4.25% state income tax. Your EIN (XX-XXXXXXX) is issued by the IRS and works nationwide. Apply free at irs.gov (SSN required) or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Louisiana

EIN in Louisiana (LA)

| Detail | Information | |--------|------------| | State | Louisiana (LA) | | State Income Tax | 1.85-4.25% state income tax | | LLC Filing Fee | $100 filing fee | | State Tax Authority | Department of Revenue | | Federal EIN | Same as all states (IRS) | | EIN Cost | $0 (IRS) / $49 (ein.so) |

Federal EIN vs Louisiana State Tax ID

Your federal EIN and Louisiana state tax registration are separate:

  • Federal EIN — From IRS, for federal taxes (Form SS-4)
  • Louisiana State Tax ID — From Department of Revenue, for state taxes

You may need both. Your EIN does not replace state tax registration.

See state tax ID for more details.

How to Apply

How to Get an EIN in Louisiana

| Method | Speed | Cost | |--------|-------|------| | Online | Instant | Free | | Fax | 4-7 days | Free/$49 | | Phone | Same day | Free | | Mail | 4-6 weeks | Free |

The process is identical regardless of state. See how to get an EIN for complete instructions.

Louisiana Business Requirements After EIN

  1. Register with Department of Revenue for state taxes
  2. Obtain local business licenses
  3. File BOI report with FinCEN (federal)
  4. Open a business bank account

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Louisiana EIN different from a federal EIN?

No. The EIN is a federal number issued by the IRS. It is the same 9-digit number regardless of which state you operate in. Louisiana does not issue its own version of an EIN.

How do I get an EIN in Louisiana?

Apply through the IRS: online at irs.gov (instant, SSN required), by fax to 855-215-1627 (4-7 days), by phone at 800-829-4933 (same day), or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Does Louisiana have a state tax ID?

Yes. Louisiana issues its own state tax registration through the Department of Revenue. This is separate from your federal EIN. You may need both depending on your business activities in Louisiana.

How much does it cost to get an EIN in Louisiana?

The EIN is free from the IRS ($0). Louisiana LLC formation costs $100 filing fee. ein.so charges $49 for EIN filing assistance for non-residents.

What is the Louisiana state income tax rate?

Louisiana has 1.85-4.25% state income tax. This is separate from federal taxes. Your EIN is used for federal tax reporting, while your state tax ID is used for Louisiana state taxes.

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