Dunwoody Business and Occupational Tax and Licensing

The information on this page is provided by the City of Dunwoody as a public service to assist those interested in establishing and conducting a business within the City of Dunwoody. The content displayed here is not deemed an all-inclusive source, but a collection of general information that applies to all businesses as well as many specific
business activities. It is important for those seeking information to understand, any errors or omissions will not relieve the business owner of responsibility, obligation or liability in fulfilling all legal requirements.

For your convenience, we have also included a directory of governmental and non-governmental agencies your
business may be required to comply with or who can offer you further assistance. CLICK HERE to view the Links Directory for Business License Applicants.

City of Dunwoody Businesses

New Businesses:

If you are a new business within the City of Dunwoody you are required to have a current business license in order to conduct business within city limits. Please review the Business License General Information to make sure that your type of business does require additional documentation. To acquire a business license please follow the instructions below.

Required for all applicants:

- New Business License Application (must be completed in its entirety, signed, and notarized)

- SAVE Affidavit Form

- Copy of applicant’s driver’s license

- Payment for the correct fee amount

Optional depending on business type:

- Home Occupational Supplemental Form (only needed if business will be operated from home)

- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (only needed if business is a Corporation or LLC)

- Copy of Professional State License (if applicable: attorney’s, physicians, CPA’s, engineers, architects, surveyors, cosmetology, etc.)

- Copy of health inspection report with the grade and/or fire inspection report (restaurants only)

The current City of Dunwoody Tax Rate for 2010 is:

Calculating your fee for your 2010 Business License:

1. 2010 Projected Gross Receipts - $20,000= $Gross Receipts multiplied by appropriate Tax Rate listed above

2. Number of Employees multiplied by the appropriate per employee fee listed above

3. $75.00 Administrative Fee

4. $50.00 Flat Tax Fee

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= Total Business License Fee Due

*All checks are made payable to the City of Dunwoody

*Applications and payments are to be mailed to the City of Dunwoody, Finance and Administration Department at 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 250, Dunwoody, GA 30346.

Change of Address: For those businesses that have a change of address or change of business name, please complete the Change of Information form and submit this to the City of Dunwoody. If the business is changing ownership, you will need to apply for a new business license and pay the business license registration tax.

Closed, Sold or Moved Businesses: For businesses that have closed, have been sold, or moved outside of Dunwoody city limits, please fill out and submit the Closed, Moved, Sold Business form and turn this in to the City of Dunwoody. Please include your actual gross receipts and employees for the year.

Please see the following business license forms below:

Business License Application (New Businesses Only)

SAVE Affidavit

Home Occupational Form

Change of Information

Closed, Moved, Sold Business

Business License General Information

Business License Checklist

If you have any questions regarding your NAICS Code and your correct tax class please contact the Business License Department at 678-382-6700 or businesstax@dunwoodyga.gov.

In order to successfully complete your application please be sure to include all the necessary documentation. Missing information may cause a delay in the issuing of your business license. The Business License Department will notify applicants regarding any missing documentation.

Solicitor Permit Application

The Dunwoody License Department will issue all solicitor permits for the City of Dunwoody at a total cost of $110.00. The cost break down is as follows: $50.00 for the background check and $60.00 for the solicitor permit for a total of $110.00. You can click the highlighted link to download the Solicitor Permit Application .

Who needs a solicitor’s permit?

A solicitor’s permit is required for anyone soliciting, which includes activities seeking to: obtain orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs, services of any kind, character or description, seeking to obtain prospective customers for application, purchase of insurance or publication of any type. It also includes those seeking to obtain subscriptions to books, magazines, periodicals, newspapers, and other types of publications.

This excludes solicitation for charitable, political, or other nonprofit purposes provided that all sales proceeds are the property of and used by the nonprofit organization. In addition, this excludes officers or employees of the city, county, state, or federal governments, or any subdivision thereof, when on official business.

You may pick up a Solicitor Permit Application at the Dunwoody License Department located on the second floor(Suite 250) of Dunwoody City Hall or download it by clicking one of the links provided. Please completely fill out the application and return it to 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 250, Dunwoody, GA. 30346. Upon receipt of your application, a background check will be conducted by the Dunwoody Police Department which may take 3-5 business days.

Background Checks are only preformed on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. and 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Once everything has been completed and complies with the Dunwoody Ordinance Chapter 15, Business Occupation Tax, Licenses and Regulation as it pertains to Door-to-Door Salesman, you will be notified to return to City Hall and pick up your identification card.

If you have any questions, please contact the Business License Department at 678-382-6700 or by email at businesstax@dunwoodyga.gov.

Additional Helpful Information

Chapter15 – Provides information regarding business occupation tax, licenses and the Dunwoody ordinance regulating business licenses.

Frequently Asked Questions – Answers to common questions we have received this year
concerning the renewals and new applications for City of Dunwoody Business
Licenses.

All Dunwoody License Documents

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