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Business License

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1. Do I need a business license?

Yes, if you are operating a business in the city limits, and/or generate any revenue.

2. What do I need to do to obtain a business license?

Determine that your business is located in the city limits.

3. Is my business in a commercial or residential area?

RESIDENTIAL if the business is operated out of your home; or you have a mobile business with your home address as your business address.

A home occupation affidavit must be completed, notarized, and approved by the Zoning Administrator. This form is available at both the Business License Office and the Planning & Zoning Department. Notaries are available on staff.

If you are a renter you will also need:

(1) Privately owned home: a notarized letter from the homeowner, and a copy of your lease agreement.

(2) Apartment complex: a letter from the property manager, on letterhead, along with the lease agreement, will be sufficient.

(3) The letter must state that the homeowner/ property owner is allowing the home based business.

COMMERCIAL locations must contact Building Services at (770) 429-4554 or jnewsome@kennesaw-ga.gov, to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.

4. How long does it take to obtain a license?

Processing takes a minimum 24 hours.

5. How do I obtain a tax ID number?

There are two different government agencies that issues tax id numbers:

Federal: Visit the IRS web site at www.irs.gov.

State: Visit www.georgia.gov. Then click on the "Business Registration" link.

6. What is the cost of a business license?

Occupation taxes are determined by gross receipts, class of business according to the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code, plus a $55.00 administrative fee. The minimum fee is $80.00.

Certain professional practitioners have the option of calculating their occupation tax in another manner. They may elect to pay a flat fee of $400 per registered professional.

7. What are gross receipts?

Gross receipts’ means total revenue of the business or practitioner for the period. For a complete definition, click the link below. [Click here & go to O.C.G.A 48-13-5...]

8. What forms of payments are acceptable?

MasterCard, Visa, Cash, Check, Money Order. Make checks and Money Orders payable to the City of Kennesaw.

9. Where do I register my trade name?

Contact the Cobb County Superior Court at (770) 528-1360.