Applications for new non-profit business occupation tax certificates must be submitted via ATLBIZ.

The following items are required and must be submitted: 

• Copy of the organization’s State Charter, if a Georgia based Corporation
• IRS Form 501C3 which affirms the organization’s tax-exempt status (e.g. church/charitable organizations)
• SAVE Affidavit (must be notarized)
• E-Verify Affidavit (must be notarized)
• 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 (see NOTE below)

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.

Links to blank Affidavit forms are located at DOF FORMS.

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

After accessing Accela Citizen:

• Select Submit an Application.
• Enter “Business License” into the keyword search field.
• Click Create New.
• If you are an existing customer, log in. If not, click Register Now to create an account.
• After logging in, follow the prompts to complete and submit the application.

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 tax application. For questions specific to the business zoning approval process, please call 404-865-8550

The zoning approval letter and zoning fee receipt must be uploaded to ATLBIZ. After logging in, follow these steps:

• Click More...
• In the Communications box, click View and Send Messages
• Click Send a Message.
• Choose the relevant account and period.
• Select Submit an Attachment from the listed options.
• Fill in the message and add any necessary attachments.

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. 
 

For more information about ATLBIZ, click HERE to view the guide, “Getting to Know ATLBIZ". 

Department of Revenue