Local Sales Tax Registration — City of New Orleans
New Orleans restaurants must register for local sales tax with the City Bureau of Revenue — separate from, and in addition to, the state permit.
What it is. Registration to collect and remit New Orleans (Orleans Parish) local sales tax, which is collected by the City of New Orleans Bureau of Revenue — separately from state sales tax. Louisiana is a "dual" sales-tax state: you register and file both with the state (LDR) and with the local collector.
Who issues it. City of New Orleans — Bureau of Revenue (City-parish layer).
When you need it. Before making taxable sales; you supply your state permit number when registering locally.
How to apply. File the local sales tax application with the City of New Orleans Bureau of Revenue (online or in person) with your state permit number and business details.
Fees. Per the City Bureau of Revenue — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- City of New Orleans — Pay Sales/Use/Parking Tax — https://nola.gov/pay-sales-tax/ — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
- Louisiana Uniform Local Sales Tax Board — Orleans — https://lulstb.com/orleans/ — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.