Contact: Susan Furr, Sr. Secretary - Joan Davidson, Compliance Officer
8700 Hospital Drive - First Floor, Development Services, Douglas County Courthouse
Douglasville, Georgia 30134
Phone: 770.920.7348 or 7351
- Fax: 770.920.7482
sfurr@co.douglas.ga.us
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The Occupational Tax Department is responsible for the issuing of Occupational Tax Registrations for home and commercial locations, better known as a business license, for the unincorporated jurisdiction of Douglas County.
In addition to Occupational Tax Registrations, below is a list of other responsibilities:- Server Permits (to serve alcohol to customers in a restaurant or bar setting)
- Collections of excise tax for Liquor, Beer & Wine & Hotels
- Door to Door Sales Permits
- Passenger Carrying Vehicle Identification Badges (Limousine & Taxi Cab Drivers)
- Alcohol Beverage License
- Special Events
- Enforcing Occupational Tax & Alcohol Ordinances, issuing citations and court summons for ordinance violations
While maintaining the above responsibilities, it is vital for continuous education on the changing of state mandated laws. Research is necessary to continually update the records and keep uniform with the State and Internal Revenue regulations.
We here at the Occupational Tax Department will strive to uphold the laws and regulations for our community and the public.
On the right side of our web page we have set up several links that may direct you to the proper department for your particular need. However, if you should need further assistance, please feel free to call our office anytime at 770.920.7348 or 770.920.7351.
The Staff of the Occupational Tax Department
New Applications:(forms are to the right)
Prior to applying for your new business registration you should check with the Planning and Zoning Dept to see how your location (office site) is zoned according to Planning & Zoning Unified Development Codes. Planning & Zoning must see that your location coinsides with the Unified Development Codes and approve your application before you will receive a (license). New applications are accepted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
All other business is conducted until 4:00 p.m.
We accept checks, cash, credit cards (visa & master) & debit cards. (no counter checks)
2010 RENEWALS HAVE BEEN MAILED!
Your 2010 renewal form was mailed on November 6th, 2009. If you do not receive your renewal form, please download a blank 2010 Renewal Form from the "Downloadable Documents List" on the right side of this page.
Relocating or Closing Business:
All businesses that move their location or close their business are required to inform the Occupational Tax Department.
Yard Sales! Call 770.920.7468
Yard sale permit numbers must be on all signs posted. No signs are to be in the right of way and are to be removed immediatley after the sale. Citations can be issued to those that do not comply with County Ordinances. You may obtain a permit number by calling 770.920.7468. You may also request a permit through the internet by e-mailing ptyska@co.douglas.ga.us.
Registering a Trade Name/Fictitious Name/DBA
It is a State Law for any business that is not operating under their own name but rather a ficticious/trade name and is not registered with the state, to reigister with the county where it will transact a majority of its business. This allows creditors and others the opportunity to learn the idenity of the actual owner, since it will be the owner who is personally liable for the debts and obligations of the business. A Trade Name "DBA" can be obtained at the County Clerk of Superior Courts on the 2nd Floor in the Courthouse prior to applying for a Business License/Occupational Tax Registration. Please go to the website for the "Clerk of Superior Courts" to read about the application process. Contact number: 770.920.7252.
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