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Where can I obtain a business license?
Contact the Business License Division at (770) 528-8410, or visit the Community Development Business License section.
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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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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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Business License Review Board
Duties of this Board are: To hear deferred applications or appeals from administrative decisions by the business license office with regard to applications for licenses, transfers, renewals, change of ownership or other matters affecting such licenses; Hear appeals with regard to issuance or renewal of work permits; Hear matters involving any revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action against the holder of any work permit and to consider and act upon any other matters specifically delegated to the license review board by any other county ordinance or resolution or action of the BOC.
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Apply for a License
Find information about obtaining and applying for various licenses available in Cobb County.
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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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Doing Business
Find information about starting and maintaining your business in Cobb County.
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Business Resources
Cobb County has an extensive business resource directory including the Economic Development Office's Business Concierge Program, workforce training, and local business development centers.
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Business and Entrepreneurship Resources at the Library
FAQs
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Where can I obtain a business license?
Contact the Business License Division at (770) 528-8410, or visit the Community Development Business License section.
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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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Where can I get a non-privileged Cobb County business license?
Non-privileged Cobb County Business License applications are available at the South Cobb Business Office, in addition to the main Business License Office at 1150 Powder Springs St., Suite 400, Marietta, Ga. 30064. Privileged business licenses applications are available only at the main Business License office.
Applicants with business addresses inside the city limits of the Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna should contact their respective city government business license offices.
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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.