General Information

The Business Occupational Tax Division issues Business Occupational Certificates and Alcoholic Beverage Licenses 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. Businesses located in the municipalities must obtain Business Occupational Tax Certificates from the city or town where the business is located.

Municipality		Telephone Number	Municipality		Telephone Number
Atlanta		404-330-6213	Mountain Park		770-993-4231
Alpharetta		770-475-9566	Palmetto		770-463-3377
College Park		404-767-1537	Roswell		770-594-6101
East Point		404-765-1016	Union City		770-964-2288
Fairburn		770-964-2244	Hapeville		404-669-2100

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.