A license is required to operate a business within Atlanta city limits. A business license is a legal document that allows you to start a business, maintain your business, or close your business. Permits are a step beyond a business license, and they are required for some business types, but not all of them.

Business Licenses Overview. The Office of Buildings' Zoning Enforcement Division processes business license applications (available through the Business Tax Division) to verify if a business can exist in the desired location. The Zoning Enforcement Division conducts research to verify that there is permitted use based on the district regulations.

License customers will need to register for a new account with the ATLCORE Business Licensing and Permitting Portal to submit their renewal information and remit payment for the applicable renewal year. About Renewing Business Licenses. General business licenses must be renewed each year by submitting:

IF YOU ARE USING AN APPLE DEVICE, YOU MUST ACCESS ATLCORE BUSINESS LICENSING AND PERMITTING PORTAL VIA THE CHROME BROWSER. A valid email address is required to register for an account and to submit a new or renewal application. Instructions for registering and applying for an account can be found here. Subscribe for updates by texting ATLCORE to 888777 or scan QR code below.

Most of the information you need to apply for a business license can be found in the business license section (Atlanta Georgia Business License) of the City of Atlanta website. If you have additional questions, you can call City of Atlanta Business Tax Division at (404) 330-6270 or visit them at 55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Suite 1350, Atlanta, Georgia 30335-0317.

Yes, Businesses with a 501 (c) must register the business at 141 Pryor Street Atlanta, GA Suite 7001 Atlanta, GA 30303 and present a copy of the certificate at that time.

A Atlanta Business License Search provides valuable information on businesses in Atlanta, Georgia. Business Licenses list the type of business, ownership information, and contact information. The public can rely on Business Licenses to find information about a business, determine the ownership of a business, or look up violations and complaints against a business.