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The Hall County Business License Department is responsible for the issuance and regulation of Occupational Tax Certificates, commonly known as a "Business License". Anyone operating a business, no matter how large or small, whether from your home or a commercial location, must obtain a business license. The occupational certificate, or "business license" is issued on a calendar year basis, and must be renewed by January 1st of each year to remain valid. Occupational tax fees in Hall County are based on the total number of people working in the business, not on annual income as in other counties. License fees for businesses with an effective beginning date of July 1st or later will be pro-rated.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE ?
- Occupancy Permit (issued by Planning & Zoning/Building Insp. for commercial OR residential locations)
- State license if applicable (electrical contractors, plumbers, HVAC, general contractors, doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, veterinarians, PT or OT therapists, massage, insurance, landscaping, pest control, etc.)
- Food service permit issued by Health Dept. or Department of Agriculture for ALL business selling food (pre-packaged or fresh prepared)
- Sales Tax & FEI numbers
- ID on all owners or officers (Drivers License, SS card)
- Certification of payment of Hall County Taxes if license is needed same day applied for
- Completed Business License application and citizenship forms
- If not US citizen, green card or other INS or HLS documentation
- Corporate registration (if applicable)
- Other various documents necessary as applicable for certain business
- Payment (cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
In addition to Occupational Taxes, the Business License Department oversees the special regulations of other business types including: Adult Entertainment, Tattoo and Body Piercing, Fortune Telling, & Alcoholic Beverage Sales. Collections of taxes from the sale of alcoholic beverages, Hotel/Motel taxes, and taxes on depository financial institutions are also handled thru this department.
Hall County citizens may contact this office to inquire about specific requirements for any type business that will be located within the unincorporated area of Hall County, whether or not state or federal licensing is additionally required, and also to get basic general information on other aspects of opening a new business.
General Business License information is public record, and any interested persons may come to our office to look at the public records of new licenses issued in Hall County at any time during our regular business hours. Or, for a nominal fee for the service, you can "subscribe" to have that list emailed on a weekly or monthly basis. The fee for a weekly report is $2 per week, or a monthly report is $5 per month. To get more information about new business lists, please contact Brandi Smith at 770-531-6815 or by email.
Check out the links below for more detailed information and/or for copies of specific codes and application forms for both business and alcoholic beverage licenses. Detailed instructions for completing the forms are also included. Please feel free to contact this office with any questions you may have regarding your new business - we are here to help you!
 Chapter 5.10 - Business and Occupational Taxes (PDF)
Chapter 8.10 - Tattoo and Body Piercing Code (PDF)
Chapter 5.70 - Fortune Telling Code (PDF)
Chapter 5.20 - Adult Entertainment Code (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Business License Application (PDF)
Online Renewal Payments
Chapter 5.30 - Malt Beverage & Wine Code (PDF)
Chapter 5.60 - Distilled Spirits Code (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
License Applications w/Instructions
New Package (PDF)
New Consumption on Premises (PDF)
Transfer Package (PDF)
Transfer Consumption on Premises (PDF)
Transfer Registered Agent (PDF)
Wine Tasting Application (PDF)
Wine Tasting Application Non-Profit (PDF)
Catering Off Premises (PDF)
Event Catering Off Premises (PDF)
Annual Renewal (PDF)
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