Occupation tax/business license renewals for 2012 will be mailed out the first week in January. We are aware that your license expires on December 31, 2011 however due to the nature of our renewal period, there is a grace period and your occupation tax certificate/business license will be considered valid until April 15, 2012. Please note that if your business opened in Dunwoody in 2011 your renewal forms are due back by February 1, 2012. We will then mail your invoice which will need to be paid in full by April 15, 2012. If your business opened in Dunwoody prior to 2011 your renewal forms and complete payment are due by April 15, 2012.

If you do not receive your renewal forms in the mail please email businesstax@dunwoodyga.gov and your renewal forms will be emailed to you.

For instructions on how to complete your renewal forms please download the appropriate link, New Business Instructions or Business in Dunwoody Prior to 2011. 

**Effective January 1, 2012 for all Businesses**

Effective Janaury 1, 2012 all applicants for any permit, certificate and/or license given by the City of Dunwoody will be required by State law to submit a SAVE Affidavit for each permit, certificate and/or license applied for. A copy of the applicants secure and verifiable photo identification will also be required to be submitted along with the SAVE Affidavit. 

An E-Verify Affidavit will also be required each year for each business receiving an occupation tax certificate/business license. For additional information, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below.

SAVE_E-Verify FAQ

E-Verify Private Employer Affidavit

SAVE Affidavit

**RDS Business Delinquent Letter**

If you have received a 'Deliquent Business Occupational Tax Notice'' from RDS Discovery Recovery Department please be aware that this is not a scam. Please follow the instructions on the letter and direct any questions you may have to Danielle Self or LaShonda Johnson. They can be reached by telephone at 678.382.6714 or by email at dmself@revds.com or lrjohnson@revds.com.

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

If you are a new business within the City of Dunwoody you are required to have a current occupational tax certificate in order to conduct business within city limits.  Please review the Occupational Tax General Information and the Frequently Asked Questions to determine if additional documentation is required for your business.  To acquire an occupational tax certificate please follow the instructions below as indicated on the Occupational Tax Certificate Checklist.

The items below are needed for a complete an occupational tax certificate application:

Required for all applicants:

• New Occupational Tax Certificate Application (must be completed in its entirety, signed, & notarized)
• SAVE Affidavit Form with appropriate identification (Required by State Law)
  • #1 U.S. Citizens: Passport, valid State Driver's License, or Military I.D.
  • #2 Legal Permanent Residents: valid State Driver's License and either Permanent Resident Card or Employment Authorization Card
• E-VERIFY Affidavit
• Copy of applicant's identification (either Passport, valid State Driver's License, or Military I.D.)
• Payment for the correct fee amount (Checks payable to City of Dunwoody)

Optional depending on business type:

• Home Occupation Supplemental Form (only needed if business will be operated from home)
• Copy of the first page of the Certificate of Incorporation (only needed if business is a Corporation or LLC)
• Copy of Professional State License (if applicable: attorney's, physicians, surveyors, CPA's, engineers, architects, cosmetology, etc)
• Copy of health inspection report with the grade and/or fire inspection report (restaurants only)
• Massage Regulatory Permit and Massage Work Permit for those establishments performing massage services per the Chapter 10 Ordinance
• Additional requirements for Pain Management Clinics
• Background Check Consent Form for Pain Management Clinics ($50 fee)

The current City of Dunwoody Tax Rate for 2012 is:

Calculating your fee for your 2012 Occupational Tax:

• 2012 Projected Gross Receipts - $20,000= $Adjusted Gross Receipts multiplied by the appropriate tax rate above
• Number of employees/owners multiplied by the appropriate per employee fee above (min. of 1)
• $125.00 Base Fee
• =Total Occupational Tax Fees Due

**All checks are made payable to the City of Dunwoody and mailed to the City of Dunwoody, Finance & Administration Department at 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 250, Dunwoody, GA 30346.

Change of Address: For those businesses that have a change of address please complete the Change of Address Notification form and submit this to the City of Dunwoody. If the business is changing ownership, you will need to apply for an occupational tax certificate and pay the occupational tax.

** Please be aware that you must be pre-approved by the Zoning Department BEFORE you change locations or there is a risk that your occupational tax certificate will be denied.

Closed or Sold Business: For businesses that have closed or have been sold please fill out and submit the Closed or Sold Business form to the City of Dunwoody. Please include your actual gross receipts and employees for the current year.

Please see the following occupational tax certificate forms below:

2012 Occupational Tax Certificate Application

Home Occupation Form

Occupational Tax Certificate Checklist

Occupational Tax General Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Background Check Consent Form_Finance Dept

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

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

Direct Insurance Carriers: If you are a direct insurance carrier please complete the 2012 Direct Insurance Carrier Occupational Tax Application.

Pain Management Clinics Additional Information: Pursuant to the Chapter 10 Ordinance, Section 10-23, Article 1, the additional requirements are required for all Pain Managment Clinics in the City of Dunwoody.  All applicants will also need to have a background check which is a $50 fee and can only be performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm. Pain Management Clinics Form.

Massage Regulatory License/Massage Work Permit: In addition to obtaining an occupational tax certificate pursuant to the Chapter 10 Ordinance, all persons, firms or corporations operating or desiring to operate a massage or spa establishment shall, before engaging in such trade, business or profession, submit an application for a license in the form and manner prescribed in the Chapter 10 City Ordinance. This is required for any business that performs massage or spa services as described in the Chapter 10 Ordinance. Dunwoody Massage and Spa Application. If additional Massage Work Permits are needed you can submit the Massage Work Permit.

Escort Services Occupational Tax Certificate and Escort Services Regulatory Permit: Any business within the City limits of Dunwoody that provide Escort Services must submit an Escort Services Occupational Tax Application. In addition to the occupation tax certificate/business license a Escort Services Regulatory Permit is also required. Please note that a background check is required and they are only performed on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm.

Precious Metals Buyer Permit: Pursuant to the Chapter 10 Ordinance, Article 2 Pawnshops and Pawnbrokers, every person, whether a licensed junk dealer or pawnbroker, or any other secondhand dealer, who, exclusively or as incidental to or in connection with other business, purchases, sells or acquires in trade used or secondhand jewelry, flat silver, gold, and silver objects of every kind and description, etc., must submit a 2012 Precious Metals Buyers Permit Application. All Precious Metals Buyers in the City of Dunwoody must report all precious metals buying transactions as noted in the Chapter 10 Ordinance and submit to the Dunwoody Police Department using the Precious Metals Buying Reporting Form.

You may download the application or pick one up at the City of Dunwoody, Finance Department, located at 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 be performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm.

Taxicab and Driver's Permits: Pursuant to the Chapter 10 Ordinance, Article 5 Taxicabs, any business looking to open a taxicab company located within the City of Dunwoody must complete and submit the following forms: Taxi Cabs Permit Application, Taxi Cabs Permit Background Check, Vehicle for Hire Packet.

You may download the application or pick one up at the City of Dunwoody, Finance Department, located at 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 be performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm.

Solicitor's Permit: 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 fee for the background check and $60.00 fee for the solicitor permit. Solicitor Permit Application 

**Your application packet MUST INCLUDE a Comprehensive Plan detailing the specific days and times for each Dunwoody route. Failure to include a Comprehensive Plan of your routes will delay your permit. NO EXCEPTIONS**

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 prospsective customers for application, purchase of insurance or publication of any 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 download the application or pick one up at the City of Dunwoody, Finance Department, located at 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. Background checks are only be performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm.

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

Additional Helpful Information

Chapter 10 Ordinance: Provides information regarding business occupation tax licenses and the Dunwoody Ordinance regulating business licenses.

http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=14784&stateId=10&stateName=Georgia

All Dunwoody License Documents

1. 2011 City of Dunwoody Assistant to Municipal Court Clerk

2. 2012 Direct Insurance Carrier Occupational Tax Application

3. 2012 Occupational Tax Certificate Application

4. 2012 Precious Metals Buyers Permit Application

5. Alcohol Beverage Package or Consumption License Application

6. Alcohol Beverage Wholesaler or Importer License

7. Alcoholic Beverage By The Drink Excise Tax Return

8. Alcoholic Beverage Liquor Wholesale Excise Tax Return

9. Background Check Consent Form_Finance Dept

10. Beer Tasting Permit Application

11. Beer Wholesale Excise Tax Return

12. Change of Address Notification

13. Change of Information

14. Closed or Sold Business

15. Contact Information for Businesses

16. Dunwoody Massage and Spa Application

17. Escort Services Occupational Tax Application

18. Escort Services Regulatory Permit

19. E-Verify Private Employer Affidavit

20. FAQ existing business

21. Frequently Asked Questions

22. Home Occupation Form

23. Living and Learning Schedule WEBSITE

24. Massage Work Permit

25. N Peachtree and Tilly Mill FAQ Handout

26. Nonprofit Special Event Temporary Alcohol Permit

27. Non-Resident Alcoholic Beverage Catering License Application

28. Occupational Tax Certificate Checklist

29. Occupational Tax General Information

30. One Day Sunday Sales

31. Pain Management Clinics

32. Patio Permit

33. Personnel Statement

34. Pouring Permit Application

35. Pouring Permit Renewal Application

36. Precious Metals Buying Reporting Form

37. Registered Agent

38. Resident Alcoholic Beverage Catering License Application

39. RFP 12-01 Bid Opening

40. SAVE Affidavit

41. Solicitor Permit

42. Special Event Temporary Alcohol Permit

43. Taxi Cabs Permit Application

44. Taxi Cabs Permit Background Check

45. Useful Links for Business License Applicants

46. Vehicle for Hire Packet

47. Voting District Rezoning(3)

48. Wine Tasting Permit Application