Occupational Tax / Business License

Occupational Tax Certificate is an official government business registration that authorizes your business to legally operate at the location whether your business is a store, commercial, street, mobile, online or home business or even a hobby.
  • All Business must obtain an Occupational Tax Certificate.
  • Occupational Tax Certificates are issued by government.
  • Agencies that allow individuals or companies to conduct business within the government’s jurisdiction (area).
  • Each person engaged in any business, trade, profession or occupation within the government’s jurisdiction must obtain a license prior to starting operation.
  • A government can fine or close a business operating without a proper license.
  • All taxes are to be paid before any Occupational Tax Certificate can be issued ( O.C.G.A. Section 10-24) Click here to view taxes. 

For Business License inquiries, please contact Cheyenne Cook.  

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