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:

• SAVE Affidavit (must be notarized)
• E-Verify Affidavit (must be notarized)
• 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.

• Regulatory permits (if applicable)
• 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.
• Copy of Georgia Secretary of State registration
• 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.
 
Upon completion of your ATLBIZ application (including submission of all required documents and any applicable regulatory permits) payment of the $191 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. 

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. 

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.