City Guide

Atlanta, GA Business License Information

How to obtain a business license in Atlanta, GA.

How to Obtain an Atlanta, GA Business License

Atlanta's Office of Revenue publishes official Occupational Tax Certificate applications and ATL Biz portal services for new and renewing businesses, including immigration-compliance affidavits and regulatory permits tied to operating in the City of Atlanta.

If you are transacting business in Atlanta, GA, you may be subject to city-level and county-level licensing requirements beyond the baseline state requirements. Local governments independently establish their own licensing scopes, fee schedules, exemptions, and compliance deadlines.

Failure to register at the local level can result in significant financial penalties, retroactive tax assessments, and the suspension of your legal right to conduct business operations within municipal boundaries.

Visit the official City of Atlanta Apply for a New Business Occupational Tax Certificate

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