Thomson, GA · McDuffie County
Business License Renewal Form
Businesses use this occupational tax certificate renewal form to report business details and changes, provide employee information, and renew their business license.
What this form is
This form renews a business’s occupational tax certificate, also called a business license, and must be completed even when there are no business changes. It asks about changes to the business, employee count, contact and mailing information, and owner details; the fee is based on employee count, with a flat fee for professional licenses. Include payment and the occupational tax invoice, plus a company letter explaining any changes.
Who needs it
Businesses renewing an occupational tax certificate must complete and return the form, even if their business information has not changed.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form, payment, and occupational tax invoice to the McDuffie County Planning Commission, 210 Railroad Street, Suite 1544, Thomson, Georgia 30824. Alternatively, drop off the form at the Tax Assessors’ Office.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; attach a company letter explaining any changes, and a copy of a legal document if you are not a legal U.S. citizen.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Business License Renewal Form and review all instructions before completing it.
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Complete Every Section
Answer all questions, provide the requested business and owner details, and sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Items
Include payment and the occupational tax invoice. Attach a company letter if there were changes, and a copy of a legal document if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Mail the form and payment to the McDuffie County Planning Commission or drop off the form at the Tax Assessors’ Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must complete the Business License Renewal Form?
- Businesses renewing an occupational tax certificate, also called a business license, must complete the form even if none of their business information has changed.
- How do I submit the Business License Renewal Form?
- Mail the completed form with payment and the occupational tax invoice to the McDuffie County Planning Commission, or drop off the form at the Tax Assessors’ Office.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Renewal Form?
- No. Sign and date the form without a notary. Attach a company letter explaining any changes, and a copy of a legal document if you are not a legal U.S. citizen.
- What information does the renewal form ask for?
- It asks about business changes, employee count, business and owner contact details, and the business license ID, E-Verify number when required, and employer identification number.
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