No. The business must be approved by our Planning and Zoning Department prior to issuing the business license. This process can take two to seven business days.
Yes, you can. Please contact the Georgia Department of Revenue about incorporation. (see "helpful numbers" above).
No. You will need to file for incorporation with the Georgia Secretary of State. Please call 404-656-2817 or visit their Web site for more information. See "helpful numbers" above.
You do not have to pay for the Business Occupational Tax Certificate. If the organization has a 501(C) form from the Internal Revenue Service one will be issued free of charge upon request.
If you are engaged in retail sales, you need a sales tax number from the Georgia Department of Revenue (GDOR). You may call them or visit their Web site for more information. See "helpful numbers" above.
Must I register my trade name before I get a Business Occupational Tax Certificate?
No, you do not have to register your trade name before obtaining a Business Occupational Tax Certificate.
You do not have to register your trade name before obtaining a Business Occupational Tax Certificate.
For the City of Sandy Springs, the Business Occupational Tax is based on an administrative fee of $75, a flat rate of $50 for the first $20,000 of gross revenue, and $13 per employee. Gross revenues above $20,000 are taxed using a fee class table based on profitability. The fee class table ranges from $.50 to $2.20 per thousand dollars of gross revenue based on the business Code as determined by NAICS (North American Industry Classification System).
The Business Occupational Tax Certificate is valid for a calendar year period from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, and must be renewed by March 31 of each year.
No. If you are engaged in retail sales, you need to obtain a sales tax number from the Department of Revenue. Please call 404-656-4092 for more information.
First, if you are a new business, you should contact the Georgia Secretary of State for certification (see helpful numbers above).Applicants must also furnish a copy of lease agreements (where applicable).
All professional practitioners licensed and regulated by the state of Georgia must obtain a license and attach a copy of the license with the application for a Business Occupational Tax Certificate.
Day-care centers and non-emergency medical transportation services must be certified by the state before obtaining a Business Occupational Tax Certificate. For home-based businesses, please note that address shown on ID must match the address on the application or proof of residency is required (example: utility bill).
The City of Sandy Springs mandates all persons, firms, or corporations located on or engaged in business within the corporate boundaries of the City of Sandy Springs register business and obtain certificates by paying occupational tax and administrative fees.