Business Tax

Phone: (770) 389-7902
For a Federal ID# please call the Internal Revenue Service at 1 (800) 829-4477
For Sales Tax ID# please call the Georgia Department of Revenue at
(404) 968-0480
Secretary of State - (404) 656-2881 or http://www.sos.state.ga.us
Small Business Association - http://www.sba.gov

If you are operating a business within the city limits of Stockbridge, you are required to obtain an occupational tax (business license) certificate. This also applies to home occupations. All licenses are based on gross receipts with the exception of professionals. Professionals have the option of paying based on gross receipts or flat rate of $250 per professional. Occupational tax certificates must be renewed by January 1^st of each year.

You can download the application and instructions from this website. Paperwork should be submitted by applicant or representative in person, please do not mail or fax.

NOTE:The business cannot open or begin operation until you have received your PAID Occupational Tax Certificate. Once received, the current year’s PAID Certificate must be posted in plain view of the public.

CHECK LIST FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION:

Complete, sign and date application
Photo ID (driver’s license) of the owner
Proof of residence for the owner
Signed copy of lease agreement or proof of ownership for building or home
Copy of Certificate and Articles of Incorporation
Copy of Certificate of Occupancy
State/Federal license or registration- if required
Food service permit- if required
Approval from home owner’s association- if required

All paperwork must be submitted before scheduling the fire and building inspections. Both inspections must be approved and a certificate of occupancy obtained before an occupational tax certificate will be issued. Information regarding the Fire Prevention Policy can be downloaded from this website. To contact the Henry County Building Department (commercial inspections) call 770-898-7472.

FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS:

Persons applying for a Home Occupation Occupational Tax Certificate in an apartment complex must attach a letter of consent from the apartment manager on letterhead. Those renting from an individual must attach a notarized letter of consent from the property owner.

Download The Application For Non-regulatory Businesses Occupation Tax

Businesses Occupation Tax form