Louisiana Exempt Businesses are businesses that are exempt from certain taxes or fees imposed by the state of Louisiana. These exemptions include sales and use taxes, franchise taxes, occupational license fees, and property taxes. The most common types of Louisiana Exempt Businesses are nonprofits, religious organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and certain agricultural operations. Nonprofits are exempt from the majority of taxes and fees listed above, while religious organizations are exempt from sales and use taxes. Educational institutions are exempt from sales and use taxes, franchise taxes, and occupational license fees, while government agencies are exempt from sales and use taxes. Certain agricultural operations, such as family farms, are exempt from sales and use taxes, franchise taxes, and property taxes.