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The South Annex Business License Division has moved to the following location as of July 12, 2010:

SOUTH FULTON GOVERNMENT CENTER @ FULTON INDUSTRIAL
5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd.

Atlanta, GA 30036
(404) 612-3171 - (404) 612-7861

General Information
The Business Occupational Tax Division issues Business Occupational Certificates for Unincorporated Fulton County only. Unincorporated Fulton County includes those areas lying outside the municipal boundaries of the cities and towns located in Fulton County. Business Occupational Certificates are issued on behalf of Fulton County through Revenue Discovery Systems (RDS), a third party contractor. Certificates may be obtained using the RDS website, or in person.

Revenue Discovery Systems (RDS)
Business License Department
P.O. Box 830725
Birmingham, AL 35283

1-800-556-7274

Visit RDS Website

In person applications may be made at the following locations:

Fulton County Government Center
141 Pryor Street, Suite 7064
Atlanta, GA 30303
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (404) 612-7722  Fax: (404) 730-7704

South Fulton Government Center @ Fulton Industrial
5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30036
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (404) 612-7861

Businesses located in the municipalities must obtain Business Occupational Tax Certificates from the city or town where the business is located.

Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements for Obtaining a New Business License

Name Address Phone
Atlanta 55 Trinty Avenue, Atlanta, Ga. 30303 404-330-6213
Alpharetta 2 S. Main Street Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 678-297-6086
Chattahoochee Hills 6505 Rico Road, Chattahoochee Hills, Ga. 30268 770-463-4500
College Park 3667 Main Street, College Park, Ga. 30337 404-767-1537
East Point 2777 East Point Street, East Point, Ga. 30344 404-270-7017
Fairburn 56 Malone Street, Fairburn, Ga. 30213 770-964-2244
Hapeville 3488 N. Fulton Avenue, Hapeville, GA. 303354 404-669-2100
Johns Creek 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400 Johns Creek, Ga.  30097 678-512-3200
Milton 13000 Deerfield Pkwy. Suite 107, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 678-242-2500
Mountain Park 100 Mountain Park Road, Roswell, Ga. 30075 770-993-4231
Palmetto 509 Toombs St., Palmetto, GA. 30268 770-463-3377
Roswell 38 Hill Street, Roswell, Ga. 30075 770-641-3780
Sandy Springs 7840 Roswell Rd., Suite 500, Spring Springs, Ga. 30350 770-730-5600
Union City
5047 Union Street, Union City, Ga. 30291 770-964-2288


The Fulton County Business Tax Resolution mandates all persons, firms or corporations located or engaged in business in Fulton County, outside the incorporated areas, register businesses and obtain certificates by paying occupational taxes and administrative fees. Business Occupational Tax Certificates are valid for a calendar year, January 1 through December 31, and must be renewed by March 31 each year.

Corporations wishing to do business in Georgia must obtain certification as a corporation operating in Georgia from the Secretary of State. All Professional Practitioners licensed and regulated by the State of Georgia must obtain a license, and attach a copy of the license with the application for a Business Occupational Tax Certificate. Day Care Centers and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services must be certified by the State of Georgia before obtaining a Business Occupational Tax Certificate.

 
 

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