Athens-Clarke Unified Government Financial Services Division - Business Tax Administration (GA)


Please Note

We are a service company that can help you file with the Athens-Clarke Unified Government Financial Services Division - Business Tax Administration (GA). We are not associated with this nor any other government agency. We offer paid services and software to help you file. You are not required to purchase our service to file - you may file directly with this agency without using our service.


Contact Information

Physical address:
375 Satula Avenue
Athens, GA 30601

Phone: (706) 613-3050
Fax: (706) 613-3679

Web: Home
Email: accbusinesstaxandlicenses@accgov.com

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Athens-Clarke Unified Government Financial Services Division - Business Tax Administration (GA) in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Athens-Clarke County Occupational Tax License

Agency:Athens-Clarke Unified Government Financial Services Division - Business Tax Administration (GA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Requirement Notes:

The first step in obtaining the occupation tax certificate is to verify that the type of business meets all zoning requirements for the business location. Even if another business has been located in this area previously, verification for zoning compliance is required. Contact: Planning Department, 120 W. Dougherty St. (706) 613-3515


If you plan to operate a business from your home, the Planning Department must approve and issue a Home Occupation Approval. Submit the “Home Occupation Approval” form to the Finance Department when making application for the Occupation Tax Certificate. Contact: Planning Department, 120 W. Dougherty St. (706) 613-3515.


If your business serves food and/or drinks, you will need a food permit before Business Occupation Tax Certificate can be
issued. Contact: Environmental Health Services, 189 Paradise Blvd (706) 583-2658.


If your business is a grocery store or convenience store you will need a permit from the Department of Agriculture before Business Occupation Tax Certificate can be issued. Contact: Department of Agriculture at (404-656-3621 or (706) 546-
3576


If your profession (ex: Doctor, Lawyer, Contractor, Plumber, Electrician; Barber; Beautician; Nail Technician) requires a State License, a copy of your State License has to be provided before Business Occupation Tax Certificate can be issued


 

Initial Registration

Form:

Occupational Tax License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fee is determined by number of employees and owners. See applicationfor more details. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Occupational Tax License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee is detemrined by number of owners and employees. See application for more details. 

Due:

Annually by April 1. 

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