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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.

  • Where do I find a business license application?

    To obtain a Cobb County  business license / Occupation Tax Certificate:

    1. Determine if your business is in unincorporated Cobb County
    2. Complete the Application Packet for your business type
    3. All documents must be signed by the same person.
    4. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.