Work from anywhere, everywhere.
When you live and work remotely in Baton Rouge, you get a higher quality of life, a lower cost of living, and a vibrant working culture that celebrates balance. Do your thing — wherever, however, and whenever you want.
- Accessible Work Spaces
An "office" can be anything or anywhere when you're working remotely. Log on and settle in at any of the many local coffee shops, co-working spaces, and community gathering spots around town. - Get a Break on Your Taxes
As part of Louisiana's commitment to welcoming talented individuals, the Digital Nomads Exemption gives remote workers an income tax exemption of 50% on their gross wages for up to two years. - A Connected Community
Just because you're working remotely doesn't mean you're alone. Join 30,000+ fellow BTR citizens (and counting!) who've traded a commute for a community. - Culture Around Every Corner
Grab a bite between meetings, send emails from happy hour, or take a meeting in the park. Being untethered in a vibrant southern city gives you access to a host of beautiful, delicious perks.
Curious about remote life in BTR?
Plug in and stay productive.
From cozy coffee shops to collaborative co-working spaces, our great city is full of remote-friendly spots. Get some work done, take a meeting, and enjoy the day from these local hangouts.
Brew Ha-Ha!, a local coffee shop, likes to stay involved with local artists, musicians, and other community-building programs. The coffee shop has expanded to a bakery & a full-service cafe serving breakfast & lunch daily. They are famous for their cake balls!
Whether you’re beginning your day or spending time with friends and family, you want quality coffee. Rêve selects the highest quality coffee and carefully roasts its beans to elevate everyday moments to experiences. Because for coffee lovers, experience matters.
Southern Cofe was founded to unapologetically inspire, while creating a space for creative disruptors, start-ups, small companies, freelancers, consultants, and remote workers. The space serves fresh coffee, smoothies, fresh pressed juices, vegan options, baked goods, and crafted fare curated just for you.
Located at the historic North Gates of LSU, Highland Coffees provides a casual yet refined coffee shop experience for customers seeking a quiet place to read, visit with friends, or work on a laptop. It offers distinctive coffee roasted in the shop, fine loose teas, exquisite pastries, tasty specialty drinks, and attractive retail items.
The Vintage is an upscale café located downtown right off Third Street with industrial décor overtones and an expansive menu. Grab a quick coffee, enjoy one of their delicious beignets or kick back with cocktails and wine during happy hour.
...and experience growth, but also strongly connect with the community as a whole. It’s common to make some great business deals during the week, then get invited to that client’s family BBQ or crawfish boil that very weekend. That’s the close-knit culture that I love about Baton Rouge.
...there's always something new on the horizons, yet intimate enough to allow for genuine, lasting professional relationships. These connections have been a significant factor in my steady career progression. Baton Rouge's tight-knit professional community has created the perfect backdrop for my career to grow at a comfortable pace.
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...provides an amazing balance of work and life, leading to more time to relax and do what you love.
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...business models to the metropolitan area's growth, this is a perfect landing spot for entrepreneurs trying to start or scale a business.
...and a college spirit. Its rich history influences its culture, and young (and old) entrepreneurs and change makers are constantly expanding the boundaries of what most people believe the best version of Baton Rouge can be.
