Every registered wholesale tobacco dealer in cigars, cigarettes, and smoking tobacco. Required when: Registration as a wholesale tobacco dealer or receiving and handling unstamped tobacco products in Louisiana. Exemptions: The Secretary of Revenue may waive the bond requirement for dealers who maintain fixed assets in…
Overview
What it is.
Every registered wholesale tobacco dealer in cigars, cigarettes, and smoking tobacco. Required when: Registration as a wholesale tobacco dealer or receiving and handling unstamped tobacco products in Louisiana. Exemptions: The Secretary of Revenue may waive the bond requirement for dealers who maintain fixed assets in…
Who usually needs it
Every registered wholesale tobacco dealer in cigars, cigarettes, and smoking tobacco.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Tax bonds guarantee payment of taxes or compliance with tax regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Standard tax bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Credit check: Required for most tax bonds. Common types include sales tax bonds, fuel tax bonds, and cigarette/tobacco tax bonds. Quick approval is typical for applicants with good credit. Some tax bonds…
Typical timeframe
Credit-based approval — typically 1–2 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
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StateLABond amount$2,500Term lengthContinuousObligeeLouisiana Department of RevenueRenewalThe bond is a continuing obligation and remains in effect until terminated by the surety or principal by giving thirty (30) days' notice to the Secretary of Revenue.Bond classTax BondCategoryRetail & SalesBondTobacco Tax Surety BondStatutory referenceLa. R.S. 47:848JurisdictionState
