Tennessee Business License
General Business License Requirements for Tennessee.
Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Tennessee.
Tennessee General Business Licenses
Tennessee Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in Tennessee.
Tennessee counties and municipalities issue Minimal Activity Licenses (for businesses with more than $3,000 but less than $100,000 in gross receipts) and Standard Business Licenses (for businesses with gross receipts of $100,000 or more).
Local General Business Licenses
City of Alcoa Business License
| Agency: | City of Alcoa - Finance Department (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Bartlett Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application packets are not currently available online. One may be obtained by visiting the Tax Department at Bartlett City Hall. |
| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Required Attachments: | Shelby County Business License
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Baxter Business Tax License
| Agency: | City of Baxter - City Recorder (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Brentwood Business License
| Agency: | City of Brentwood Finance Department (TN) |
| Notes: | Businesses located in Brentwood are also required to obtain a business license from the Williamson County Clerk’s office . |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
The City of Brentwood and the state of Tennessee require businesses located within city limits to obtain a business tax license and pay an annual business tax.
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| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Bristol Business License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Burns Business Tax License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Burns.
The City of Burns does not impose business tax. Businesses must still obtain a Business Tax License from Dickson County.
Chattanooga Standard Business License
| Agency: | City of Chattanooga City Treasurer's Office (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Clarksville Business License
| Agency: | City of Clarksville Finance and Revenue Department (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Cleveland Business License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Columbia Business License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | The cost for a (regular) Columbia business license is $15.00 per year if your business is located within the city limits of Columbia, and if the gross annual income from your business is more than $3,000 annually. |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Cookeville Business Tax License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Required Attachments: | The City of Cookeville Police Department requests a Business Key Holder form be completed for after hour emergencies. The completed Business Key Holder form must be returned to the City of Cookeville with the Business Tax License application. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Crossville Business License
| Agency: | City of Crossville - City Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Town of Cumberland City Business Tax License
| Agency: | Town of Cumberland City - City Hall (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Business Tax Registration Application (through the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue) |
| Filing Method: | In-person or mail |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Dayton Business License
| Agency: | City of Dayton - Finance/City Recorder Department (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Dickson Business License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Fayetteville Business Tax License
| Agency: | City of Fayetteville - Finance Department (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Franklin Business License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $15 |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
A Business License is an annual tax for doing business within the Gallatin City limits. The City of Gallatin Municipal Code requires that a business obtain a license when it conducts any business activity within the city limits. A business doing work within the city limits is required to obtain a business license if it is located outside of the city limits when the total revenue exceeds $50,000 annually. This requirement includes home-based businesses, building contractors, independent contractors and nonprofit businesses.
City of Gallatin Business License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | There is an initial $15 fee for each license obtained from the County Clerk and the City Clerk. The license will expire 30 days after the return is due, but will be automatically renewed after the business has filed a return and remitted the tax due to the Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Goodlettsville Business License
| Agency: | City of Goodlettsville City Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Instructions: | Goodlettsville is located in Davidson and Sumner County both. It is required that every business has a County and City Business License before you open. Obtain your County License first and bring it with you to apply for your City License. You may acquire these licenses at the appropriate County Clerk’s Office and Goodlettsville City Hall. |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Town of Greeneville Business Tax License
| Agency: | Town of Greeneville - Finance/Recorder Department (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Hendersonville Business License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Jackson Business License
| Agency: | City of Jackson - Revenue Department (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Notes: | If opening a physical place of business in the City of Jackson, pre-approval is required from the Planning Department. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Johnson City Business License
| Agency: | Johnson City Finance Department (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Kingsport Business License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Knoxville Business Tax License
| Agency: | City of Knoxville Business License/Tax Office (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of La Vergne Business License
| Agency: | City of La Vergne Tax Department (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | In person |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Lafollette Business Tax License
| Agency: | City of Lafollette City Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | In-person or mail |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Lebanon Business Tax License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Email brittany.mcdaniel@lebanontn.org or mail |
| Agency Fee: | $15 + $2.95 credit card processing fee. If you are submitting an application by email, you may send in cash/check in the mail, or call the Business Tax Office to pay with a credit/debit card. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Maryville Business Tax License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | In-person or mail |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Millington Business Tax License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Mount Juliet Business Tax Registration
| Agency: | Mount Juliet Finance Department (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Murfreesboro Business License
| Agency: | City of Murfreesboro Finance and Tax Department (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | You must obtain your business license in person from the finance department or phone them to request the form to be sent via mail or email. |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Nashville Business Tax License
| Agency: | Davidson County - County Clerk - Business Tax Division (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Business Tax License or Minimal Activity License |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 ($15 for city license + $15 for county license) |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Pleasant View Business Tax License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Pleasant View.
The City of Pleasant View does not impose business tax. Businesses must still obtain a Business Tax License from Cheatham County.
City of Portland Business License
| Agency: | City of Portland City Business Tax Office (TN) |
| Notes: | Must have a Sumner County business license. |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Shelbyville Business Tax License
| Agency: | City of Shelbyville - Finance Department (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Smithville Business License
| Agency: | City of Smithville City Hall (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Town of Smyrna Business License
| Agency: | Town of Smyrna (TN) |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Spring Hill Business Tax License
| Agency: | City of Spring Hill - Finance Department - Business Tax (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of Springfield Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
City of White House Business Tax License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | In-person, mail, or online |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Bedford County Business License
| Agency: | Bedford County - County Clerk (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Blount County Business Tax License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | In person |
| Required Attachments: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Bradley County Business Tax License
| Agency: | Bradley County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Campbell County Standard Business License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 license fee |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Carter County Standard Business License
| Agency: | Carter County - County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Applications are available at the County Clerk's office. |
| Filing Method: | In-person |
| Agency Fee: | $15 license fee |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Cheatham County Business License
| Agency: | Cheatham County - County Clerk (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Coffee County Standard Business Tax License
| Agency: | Coffee County Clerk's Office (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Cumberland County Business Tax License
| Agency: | Cumberland County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Davidson County Minimal Activity Business License
| Agency: | Davidson County - County Clerk - Business Tax Division (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Business Tax License or Minimal Activity License |
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| Agency Fee: |
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Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: |
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| Due: | Annually by the 15th day of the fourth month following the end of your fiscal year. |
| Notes: | Minimal Activity Licenses are renewed through the county clerk's office. |
Davidson County/City of Nashville Business Tax License
| Agency: | Davidson County - County Clerk - Business Tax Division (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Business Tax License or Minimal Activity License |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
DeKalb County Standard Business License
| Agency: | DeKalb County - County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 license fee |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Dickson County Business Tax License
| Agency: | Dickson County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Franklin County Business Tax License
| Agency: | Franklin County - County Clerk (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Hamblen County Business License
| Agency: | Hamblen County - County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Hamilton County Business License
| Agency: | Hamilton County Clerk Mail & Internet Services (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Knox County Business License Tax
| Agency: | Knox County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Business Tax License or Minimal Activity License |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Madison County Standard Business License
| Agency: | Madison County - County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 license fee |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Maury County Business License
| Agency: | Maury County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Monroe County Standard Business Tax License
| Agency: | Monroe County Clerk's Office (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Applications are not currently available online. Call the Monroe County Clerk's Office to request an application be sent via email. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Montgomery County Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Law: |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Putnam County Business License
| Agency: | Putnam County - County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Business Tax Application (located under the forms library drop-down menu) |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Rhea County Business Tax License
| Agency: | Rhea County - County Clerk (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Robertson County Business Tax Registration
| Agency: | Robertson County Clerk's Office (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Rutherford County Business License
| Agency: | Rutherford County Office of the Rutherford County Clerk (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Sequatchie County Business Tax License
| Agency: | Sequatchie County - County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Business Tax Registration Application (provided by the Tennessee Department of Revenue) |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Shelby County/City of Memphis Business License
| Agency: | Shelby County Business Tax Division (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Stewart County Business Tax License
| Agency: | Stewart County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | In-person or mail |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Sullivan County Business Tax License
| Agency: | Sullivan County - County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Sumner County Business License
| Agency: | Sumner County Clerk (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Trousdale County Business Tax License
| Agency: | Trousdale County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | In-person or mail |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Before you Apply: | Please contact the Planning Office before applying for a business license. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Washington County Business License
| Agency: | Washington County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Williamson County Business License
| Agency: | Williamson County Business Tax Office and Codes Department (TN) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
Wilson County Business Tax License
| Agency: | Wilson County Clerk's Office (TN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $15 Cash or Check, $15.56 Credit/Debit, $16.32 Online (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted). |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A standard business license is renewed by the annual payment of taxes to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Once this tax is paid each year, the county clerk or city official will provide a license for the next year. There is no charge for a renewal license.
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