How can I register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue if I sell items at special events?
All vendors, whether they are Louisiana residents or not, must register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue for a state sales tax account and collect state sales tax on taxable sales during a special event. You may download the Application for Louisiana Revenue Account Number Form R-16019 from the tax forms LDR website. Indicate that the business is for a special event on line 13 of the form “Business Description.” Additionally check the box next to Sales/Use Tax and the Fairs, Festivals, and Other Special Events check box, both located under section 3.
Once this application is complete, you can:
E-mail the application to [email protected]; or
Fax the Application to 225-923-4067 - Attention Special Events
You may also mail the application to the Louisiana Department of Revenue, PO Box 201, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0201. The completed application should be mailed at least 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
