subject: Dekalb County Business License: Tips To Help You Get Your License [print this page] Thanks for stopping by your local resource for business. Whether youre thinking of acquiring yourGeorgia business licenseor youre currently running a business we hope this information will be helpful to you. If youre looking to for tips to help you growyou'vecome to the right place. The goal ofthis article is to assist you in your efforts to establish and run your business successfully in Georgia. In this article were gonna focus on getting yourDekalb county business license.
If you aredoing business in DeKalb Countyit is your responsibility to acquire yourDeKalbcounty business license. Look at it as paying a tax to do business inDekalbCounty. We did a little research and found out if youre caught doing business inDekalbCounty without a license its a misdemeanor. (County Code Sec 15-28)
We dont want anyone getting in trouble so play it smart. When you pay your business tax at theDeKalb county business license officetheyll issue you a license certificate. Many times they can print it for you that day or a copy will arrive in a couple weeks at your mailing address.
If youre wondering if you need a business license see if you fall under the general categories:
Independent Contractors
Real Estate Agents
Owners of Commercial and Residential Property
Home Based Businesses
Store Front Businesses
Non-Profit 501 c(3) For tax exemption status youll have to coordinate with theIRS
All people who wish to do business in DeKalb county.
Based on what kind of business you plan to run you may need to meet additional requirements. Once you have your license it will be your responsibility to renew at the beginning of every year youre in business. Below are some resources to further assist you.
Ownership Types
Business ownership is arranged into one of the following structures: Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Sole Proprietor, Partnership, and Corporation. To clarify which type of organization best suits your needs please call you legal or tax professional. Information is also available through the Small Business Administration.
What you need to do to acquire a Business License
Acquire and fill out The Application
The initial steps to register a business start at the business registration office at the Clark Harrison Building located at 330 West Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur, GA 30030 on the second floor. The licensing process begins with the submission of your DeKalb County Business Registration Application. You can fill out the application at their office.
Completing the Application
Read the Business Registration Application thoroughly and fill out all sections that apply.
Every application must contain at least the following:
Business Name
Type or Line of Business to be Conducted.
Business Location.
Contact Phone Number(s)
Number of Employees that will be working for business
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation and Listing of Owners or Corporate Officers.
Suitable Tax Payment
A Valid Signature
Government Issued Photo ID (driver license)
Notary Certification Signature and Stamp.
The address where you go to get your business license is below:
If you have any questions feel free to call them at (404) 371-2461
Should you have any questions for MyBasic LLC feel free to call us Monday through Friday at: 404-418-4983
