The Business Occupation Tax Certificate renewal season begins January 2^nd annually. The deadline for submitting the renewal application and associated documents is February 15^th. The payment deadline is April 1^st. The City of Atlanta’s Business Occupational Tax and Permitting Portal, ATLBIZ, is the only way to renew your certificate. 
 
You will be prompted to enter your renewal application information. Upon completion of this step, you will immediately see your balance due, including the $75 application fee. 

The following documents are required:  
(1) Complete Business Occupational Tax Renewal Application (via ATLBIZ prompts)
(2) 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. 
(3) Financial documentation to support reported gross receipts/revenue. One of the following is required: (a) Federal and State of Georgia tax returns including schedules, (b) profit and loss statement, or (c) income statement.
 
NOTE: If you were contacted by the Office of Revenue to remit missing documents, access your account in ATLBIZ to view the message and respond with the appropriate documents. After logging in, click the "More" button; then in the Communications box, select "View and Send Messages".
 
If you do not remember your email address on file, view the article, Update Email Address/Forgotten Password Assistance for Business Occupation Tax Account. The article provides guidance for changes needed to your email address, including linking your new email to the business/occupation tax certificate.
 
If the business physical address has changed, you will need to submit both (1) your renewal and (2) change of address request via ATLBIZ. NOTE: A change of address requires zoning review and approval. A new Office of Buildings ZLA number must be included with the address change submission.

Businesses with multiple locations inside and outside of GA must renew in each municipality or jurisdiction where the business operates.

If you need to renew for any previous years, you must submit a renewal separately for each missed year. You will not receive the certificate for any year until ALL outstanding fees are paid.
 
Click here to view frequently asked questions.
 
For more information on ATLBIZ, click HERE to view the guide “Getting to Know ATLBIZ’.