If you have an existing occupation tax account, and you have not renewed by December 31^st or you received notification that you have missed renewing in the previous year(s), you will need to submit a renewal for each missed year via ATLBIZ. 
 
If you are required to file multiple renewals, you will see a hyperlink on your ATLBIZ dashboard that reads, “View Renewals (Returns)”. When the hyperlink is selected, you will see a list of the required renewals by year. File each year individually from that page.

The full Georgia and Federal tax returns are required for each year. A new Office of Buildings ZLA will be required along with proof of payment.
 
Submission of the following documents is required:

• SAVE Affidavit (must reflect current year and be notarized)
• E-Verify Affidavit (must reflect current year and be notarized
• The full Georgia and Federal tax returns are required for the applicable years due, based on the last year of filing.
• Copy of a secure and verifiable document as listed in the Georgia Department Revenue code O.C.G.A § 50-36-2 (e.g. unexpired driver’s license, passport, etc.). View the Georgia code for a complete list of acceptable documentation.
• ZLA number and proof of zoning payment

ATLBIZ accepts multiple file types. Each document must be labeled with a Document Type upon submission. The various document types are in a drop-down box that will appear on the left side of the screen.

• Click on the arrow in the drop-down box—not the box—for the document types to appear.
• Select the desired Document Type, upload the document, then submit.

Example: A 2024 IRS tax return must be labeled, “Federal Tax Return”. If you are attempting to submit documents on a cell phone, you must turn the phone horizontally to see the drop-down box.

Blank affidavit forms can be found here: DOF FORMS  

Applicable late fees, penalties and interest may apply. Once the application review is successfully completed, you will receive an email notification of an outstanding balance. Your ATLBIZ account should be checked frequently for updates. 
 
ATLBIZ "Quick Renewal" is not an option when submitting renewals for multiple years. The current year occupation tax certificate will not be issued until renewals for ALL years have been processed and paid.
 
NOTE: If the business occupation tax certificate was renewed by December 31 and a failure to renew notice has not been received, view the article, Business Occupation Tax Certificate Renewal - City of Atlanta, to review processing requirements.