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What is an Occupation Tax Certificate / Business License?
An occupation tax certificate, commonly known as a business license, is a certificate issued by government agencies authorizing individuals or companies to conduct business within the government's geographical jurisdiction. It is the authorization to start a business issued by the local government.
- Apply for a Business License in Cobb County, review new businesses, obtain a business license as an alcohol establishment in Cobb County, or renew your Cobb County business license.
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Who needs to sign Occupation Tax / Business License documents?
An owner or employee of the company must sign the application or renewal form, the Citizenship Affidavit, the Private Employer Affidavit, and provide one secure and verifiable document (a driver license or passport). An outside/contractor bookkeeper or accountant cannot sign the renewal application or affidavit. The owner or employee who signs the application or renewal must be the same person who signs the affidavits and provides one secure and verifiable document (a driver license or passport). If you have questions, please call the Cobb County Business License Division at (770) 528-8410.
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Where do I apply for an Occupation Tax Certificate / Business License?
All Occupation Tax Certificates/Business Licenses are location specific. First you must determine where you will conduct your business, i.e. a commercial location or a home-based business. If the business location is within the city limits of one of the six cities within Cobb County, you must apply for your Occupation Tax Certificate/Business License with that municipality. If you need assistance to verify the address, please contact the Business License Division at (770) 528-8410.
Note: A business location may not be a P.O. Box or a place such as UPS store
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How much does an Occupation Tax Certificate / Business License cost?
Generally, the cost of an Occupation Tax Certificate, commonly referred to as a Business License, fee is determined by the:
- Type of activity in which the business is engaged
- Projected total gross receipts to be generated by the business for the calendar year
Start date of business
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Obtain a Business License
Obtain a Cobb County Business License. Apply for a business license in Cobb County.
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Business License Renewal
Renewal of an Occupation Tax Certificate / Business License should be completed prior to the expiration date of December 31 of each calendar year by mail or in person.
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Business License Forms
View forms related to business license.
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Alcoholic Beverage License
A Cobb County Business License authorizes business activity only in unincorporated Cobb County, not within city limits. To apply for a Cobb County Alcoholic Beverage License, you may obtain an application from the Cobb County Business License Division or download them.
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Business Changes
Cobb County Business License, Change of Ownership, Change of Licensee, Change of location, Business Close
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Online Renewals
Online processing for business license renewals.
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Community Development Forms
Choose from the Community Development forms; apply for a business license or a building permit, also download applications for a business license or a residential and building permit.
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Commercial Permitting
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Code Enforcement
Submit a Code Enforcement Complaint. View common residential code enforcement violations and ordinances.
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About Community Development
About Cobb County Community Development, Administration, Staff and Contact numbers, Division contacts, Division information
FAQs
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Where do I find a business license application?
To obtain a Cobb County business license / Occupation Tax Certificate:
- Determine if your business is in unincorporated Cobb County
- Complete the Application Packet for your business type
- All documents must be signed by the same person.
- Obtain the fee amount
To obtain the fee amount for a new business establishment, please e-mail your completed application to businesslicense@cobbcounty.org
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What is an Occupation Tax Certificate / Business License?
An occupation tax certificate, commonly known as a business license, is a certificate issued by government agencies authorizing individuals or companies to conduct business within the government's geographical jurisdiction. It is the authorization to start a business issued by the local government.
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Who needs to sign Occupation Tax / Business License documents?
An owner or employee of the company must sign the application or renewal form, the Citizenship Affidavit, the Private Employer Affidavit, and provide one secure and verifiable document (a driver license or passport). An outside/contractor bookkeeper or accountant cannot sign the renewal application or affidavit. The owner or employee who signs the application or renewal must be the same person who signs the affidavits and provides one secure and verifiable document (a driver license or passport). If you have questions, please call the Cobb County Business License Division at (770) 528-8410.
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Where do I apply for an Occupation Tax Certificate / Business License?
All Occupation Tax Certificates/Business Licenses are location specific. First you must determine where you will conduct your business, i.e. a commercial location or a home-based business. If the business location is within the city limits of one of the six cities within Cobb County, you must apply for your Occupation Tax Certificate/Business License with that municipality. If you need assistance to verify the address, please contact the Business License Division at (770) 528-8410.
Note: A business location may not be a P.O. Box or a place such as UPS store
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How much does an Occupation Tax Certificate / Business License cost?
Generally, the cost of an Occupation Tax Certificate, commonly referred to as a Business License, fee is determined by the:
- Type of activity in which the business is engaged
- Projected total gross receipts to be generated by the business for the calendar year
Start date of business