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Development Service Center

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Thanksgiving Holiday

County offices will be closed November 23rd and 24th.  

Posted: Oct-25-2023 | view story

Posted: Mar-16-2020 | view story


Shannon Griffith
Development Service Center Manager
(770) 721-7810

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Business Licenses|Home Occupation Tax Certificate

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Businesses in Cherokee County are allowed to operate from home as long as they meet the zoning criteria and follow the Home Occupation Standards. You must show proof of residency prior to approval.

 

Checklist for Obtaining a Home Based Occupation Tax Certificate

First time applicants must submit in person to:

Development Service Center-1130 Bluffs Parkway-Canton Georgia 30114

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (We do not accept applications after 4:30 p.m.)

 

Required Documents:

 

HOME BASED OCCUPATION TAX CERTIFICATES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE.   NO FEES ARE DUE UNTIL THE ZONING REVIEW IS COMPLETE.

 

Occupation Tax Certificate Fees

Owner (s)

The owner, if sole proprietorship or paid by salary, commission or profit, and any paid family members working for the business, will be counted as a full-time employee.                                   

$30.00

Full time employee

Per employee up to a maximum of 200 employees and a maximum fee of $6,000.00

 

$30.00

Part time employee

 

$15.00

 

Proof of Residential Address

 

You must present (2) two of the documents listed below, both documents must show the current residential address and your name.

 

Renew your license
 
 
Existing license holders will receive a courtesy notice of renewal by email, non-receipt of the renewal notice does not relieve the business owner from the responsibility of renewing the occupation tax certificate.
 
Renewals due January 1 of each year
Past due after January 31 
Beginning February 1st, a 10 percent penalty will be added to the total tax due.  If not paid, the business will be deemed closed and will be turned to the Marshal’s Office for collections.  A citation may be issued to include fines up to $1,000.00. 
 

 

                 

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