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Louisiana overview
Our economy today l Key industries l Key incentives l Major investments l Market potential Employment snapshot l Regional contacts at-a-glance

Getting started
Business structure l Business plan l Business name l Registration l Location l Permits Financing l Key vendors l Contacts
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Permits & licenses
First Stop Shop l Registering your business l
Local requirements l State requirements l Agricultural Contractors l Environmental l Food/alcohol/tobacco l Health care l Federal

Incentives & financing
GO Zone Bonds l Other GO Zone incentives
Renewal communities l State incentives
Loans & grants l Recovery financing/bridge loans Venture capital l Banks and other sources of financing

Laws & taxes
Employment laws l Workers' comp l Unemployment comp l Wages l Foreign Trade Zone Corporate income taxes l Franchise taxes l Partnerships & LLCs l Property taxes
Sales & use taxes l Employment taxes

Advice & assistance
Assistance in your area l State government offices l Small Business Development Centers Business and trade organizations l Workforce development l Find a vendor l Find a site

Resources
Academic research centers l Incubators l Technology facilities l Utilities
Recovery resources

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