Cherokee County Development Service Center (GA)

Commercial Occupation Tax Certificate

First time applicants must submit in person to:
 
Development Services Center - 1130 Bluffs Parkway - Canton, Georgia 30114
Hours of operation - 8am to 5pm - Monday through Friday (We do not accept applications after 4:30pm

See fee schedule here

• New commercial occupation tax certificate application (incomplete applications will not be accepted)
• S.A.V.E affidavit notarized 
• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation if applicable (for corporations and LLC)
• Copy of registration of business with Deeds & Records (if not a corporation or LLC)
• Copy of Professional State License (if applicable)
• Copy of health inspections (if applicable: restaurants, etc.)
• Private employer affidavit pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 60-60-6(d)
• Sales and Use Tax Identification Number (if applicable)
• Federal Employer Identification Number (if applicable)
• Proof of residential address (if home occupation)
• Proof of applicant’s identity (passport, Georgia driver’s license, military ID)
• Payment of fees (checks payable to Cherokee County) Cash, Credit Card (Visa, Master Card, Discover)
• Certificate of Occupancy for any remodel or renovations or build out of space

Occupation Tax Certificate Renewal Form

Mail or online

See fee schedule here

Annually by January 1.

Renewals submitted after February 1 will incur a 10% penalty of the total tax amount due. If the tax remains unpaid, the business will be deemed closed and will be turned to the Marshal’s Office for collection.  A citation may be issued to include fines of up to $1,000.00.