Applications for new occupation tax certificates must be submitted online through ATLBIZ. Prior to submission of an application, ATLBIZ registration is required.  

The following documents are required:
   (1) SAVE Affidavit (must be notarized)
   (2) E-Verify Affidavit (must be notarized)
   (3) Regulatory permits (if applicable)
   (4) 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.
   (5) Copy of Georgia Secretary of State registration

Links to blank Affidavit forms are located at DOF FORMS.
 
Upon completion of your ATLBIZ application (including submission of all required documents and any applicable regulatory permits) payment of the $75 application fee is immediately due with the submission. The application will not be reviewed by the Office of Revenue if the payment has not been received. Acceptable forms of payment are Visa, Mastercard, American Express and eCheck. 

A zoning review and approval, by the Office of Buildings Zoning and Enforcement Division, is required for the business location. To apply for the zoning review, please access the Department of City Planning application system, Accela. After accessing Accela:

• Select “Submit an Application”.
• Enter “Business License” into the keyword search field to begin creating your application for zoning.

A $50 zoning review fee will be charged and must be paid to the Office of Buildings. Upon completion of the zoning review, the Office of Buildings will provide you with the results via a letter. If approved, the ZLA number (listed on the letter) and proof of payment to the Office of Buildings must be uploaded to your occupation tax application. For questions specific to the business zoning approval process, please call 404-865-8550.

After your occupation tax certificate has been issued, you will receive an email notice of a new message in ATLBIZ. Upon receipt of the message, you will be able to print the certificate. 

Click here to view frequently asked questions.
 
For more information about ATLBIZ, click HERE to view the guide, “Getting to Know ATLBIZ’. 

Questions regarding registering a new business may be submitted below.