Business License — Annual Renewal (City of Atlanta)

Overview

Your City of Atlanta Occupational Tax Certificate (business license) must be renewed annually. The renewal deadline is January 31 of each year. Operating after January 31 without a renewed certificate is a violation subject to penalties.

How to Renew

1. Log in to the Atlanta Office of Revenue portal
2. Declare your prior year gross revenue — the occupational tax is calculated as a percentage of gross revenue
3. Pay the tax and any applicable fees
4. Download and display your renewed certificate

Phone: (404) 330-6270

Occupational Tax Rate

Atlanta's occupational tax for restaurants is based on gross revenue. The rate schedule is published annually by the Office of Revenue. Contact them or check their website for the current year's rates.

Late Renewal Penalties

• After January 31: 10% penalty on tax owed
• After March 31: Additional 10% penalty (20% total)
• Continued non-renewal can result in citation and business closure

What SpoonSeal tracks

The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.