Occupational Tax Certificate Application If your business is located

Occupational Tax Certificate Application

If your business is located in the Unincorporated Fayette County area, please complete the following

application.

If your business is in the city limits of Fayetteville, Peachtree City, or Tyrone, please contact their

municipality for information on how to obtain a business license.

City of Fayetteville: 770-461-6029

City of Peachtree City: 770-487-7657

City of Tyrone: 770-487-4038

Instructions for the Fayette County application:

 Page 1 is fillable – please type in the information needed.

 Hover your mouse over the bubbles for further instructions

 Note that Attachments A & B need to be printed, completed, and notarized if the

business has over 11 employees. Attachments A & C need to be printed, completed, and

notarized if the business has 0-10 employees.

 For businesses that are registered with the state of Georgia as a Limited Liability

Company or Corporation, please provide the Articles of Organization documentation

that is provided to you from the state. To obtain that documentation, you can search

https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/BusinessSearch

 If your business is a Non Profit 501c3 or you are a Disabled Veteran, please provide the

correct documentation so the fee for the license can be waived.

 For the NAICS code, please visit https://www.naics.com/ and select a six digit number

that categorizes your business.

 Once you have completed the application, please email it to our Planning & Zoning

Department (hjohnson@fayettecountyga.gov).

 The application will then be sent to each department and you will be contacted for the

next steps of the process.

Unit/Suite State Zip Code

E-Mail

Unit/Suite State Zip Code

Phone

State Card # Expiration Issued To

NAICS Tax Identification #

E-Verify # GA Sales Tax #

16-25 $500.00

26-50 $750.00

I swear under penalty of law that the above information is true and 51-100 $1,000.00

correct. I understand that this is a tax certificate. I must separately 101+ $10.00 each

comply with any zoning, Fire Marshal, Health, or other rules. I

understand that information I provide herein (or my refusal to Date

provide required information) will be shared with the Georgia

Department of Revenue.

Zoning District

DateFinance Signature Date Planning & Zoning Signature

Planning & Zoning Use:

District Land Lot

Finance Department Use:

License #

Signature of Business Owner

Annual Tax Schedule

11-15 $375.00

7-10 $250.00

4-6 $150.00

0-3 $75.00

Maximum Tax $1,500.00

Fayetteville, GA 30214

Make Checks Payable to Fayette County

*Documentation is required

Bring Completed Application & Payment:

check, cash, or credit card to:

140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 101

Business Type

OCCUPATION TAX CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

Exemptions

# Employees

Form of Ownership

Do you hold a state license for your occupation?

Phone Emergency Contact 2

Property Owner City

Emergency Contact 1

Owner Address City

PhoneCo OwnerOwner Name

Mailing Address (if different) City

Physical Address

FOR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN FAYETTE COUNTY ONLY

RENEWAL DUE BY JANUARY 31 EACH YEAR

Business Name DBA (if different) Phone

City

Yes (Documentation Required) No

Home Occupation

Commercial

Sole Proprietor

Limited Liability Corporation*

General Partnership

Proprietorship

Corporation*

Partnership-unknown type

Non Profit 501 c 3*

Disabled Veteran*

New

Update

Cash Check #

Credit/Debit CardMoney Order

Allowable for Business Use

Not Allowable for Business Use

BOTSS Reporting

Fayette County, Georgia

Occupational Tax Application

Instructions

CITIZENSHIP, IMMIGRATION, AND WORK STATUS VERIFICATION

House Bill 87, The Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011, was passed

by the Georgia General Assembly effective July 1, 2011. This new law requires that

each applicant for an Occupational Tax Certificate provide two of the three attached

affidavits, completed, signed, and sworn. In addition, a secure verifiable identification

document is required. An Occupational Tax Certificate CANNOT be issued without the

applicable completed affidavits and secure verifiable identification document.

Attachment A: -36-

otherwise lawful presence in the

United States.

Attachment B

Employer Affidavit of Compliance Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-60-

employer uses the federal work authorization program (E-Verify) to verify each

affidavit to be phased in as follows:

i. January 1, 2012 employers with 500 or more employees

ii. July 1, 2012 employers with 100 or more employees

iii. July 1, 2013 employers with more than 10 employees

and supervision of the employer and whose employer withholds FICA, federal income

tax, or state income tax from their compensation, or whose employer issues the person

a form I.R.S. W- work at least 35 hours per week.

Attachment C: Required for employers with 10 or fewer employees, as defined above.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-60-

the employer is exempt from compliance with O.C.G.A. § 36-60-6.

Before an Occupational Tax Certificate can be issued, identification that has been

determined by the Georgia Attorney General to be secure and verifiable must be

provided and verified. This may include, but not be limited to:

i. A passport issued by the U.S. or a foreign government

ii. A United States military identification card

iii. A U.S. Permanent Resident card or Alien Registration Receipt card

iv. An Employment Authorization Document

v. Certain other documents, as authorized and listed on the Georgia Attorney

Pursuant to Georgia Code Section 48-13-20.1, please note that information provided

by you on the Fayette County Occupational Tax Application will be provided to the

Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR). In addition, please note that notification will

be given to the DOR of refusal to provide all or part of the information required.

BUSINESS NAME & ADDRESS

Business Name: Provide the legal name of your business.

DBA: Also, provide any other associated trade names for the business, if any.

Business Phone Number: Provide the business phone number.

Physical Address: F use the physical location, not a

post office box number.

Mailing Address: Give the business mailing address, if different from the

physical address.

OWNER

Owner(s) Name: For a sole propr For a

name of the

person authorized by the corporation to sign the document.

Owner Address: For a sole proprietorship or partnership, supply the address(es)

of the business owners. For a corporation, use the corporate address of the

person who signs the Occupational Tax Certificate application.

Phone Number: This will be the phone number of the business owner(s), or in

the cases of a corporation, the authorized person who signed the Occupational

Tax Certificate application.

PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

Property Owner: Enter the name, address and phone number of the owner of

the property in which the business is located.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Number: For a sole proprietorship or partnership, provide at least

one phone number where the business owner can be reached during non-

working hours. For a corporation, provide the phone number of a local manager

or other employee who has after-hours access to the business. This will help

county emergency personnel to provide fire, safety, or other services as quickly

as possible.

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENT

State License Holder: Check the appropriate box to indicate whether or not you

hold a current state license.

State License Information: If you conduct a business or profession that requires

a state license, please provide the State card number, expiration date and the

name of the person it is issued to. Also, please provide a copy of the State

card, which will be attached to the Occupational Tax Application.

TYPE OF BUSINESS

Form of Ownership: Check the appropriate box to indicate whether the

business is a sole proprietorship, a corporation, or a partnership.

Type of Business: This should be a descriptive term, such as restaurant,

convenience store, hardware store, dentist, or psychologist.

NAICS: The U.S. Census Bureau publishes the North American Industry

Classification System (NAICS). This system provides a six-digit classification

code for all business organizations, both for-profit and non-profit. You can find

your specific NAICS code by accessing the Internet website at

www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/

Tax Identification Number: This is your nine-digit Employer Identification

Number, Federal Tax Identification Number, or Individual Tax Identification

Number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. If you have no such IRS-issued

number, please enter your Social Security Number.

E-Verify Number: Required for employers with more than 10 employees.

Number of Employees: Enter the full-time equivalent number of employees for

the business. A full-time employee is one who works 40 hours or more per week.

The average weekly hours of employees who work less than 40 hours per week

should be added together, then divided by 40 to determine full-time position

equivalents. Do not include the owner in the count.

Sales & Use Tax Number: The Georgia Department of Revenue assigns a

unique Sales and Use Tax Number to each business in the state, except for

those exempted by Georgia Code Section 48-8-3.

SIGNATURE

Sign and date the form. Your signature indicates that the information you have

provided is true and correct. It also indicates that you understand that the

Occupational Tax Certificate does not indicate compliance with any applicable

zoning, Fire Marshal, health, or other regulations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

a) A separate Occupational Tax Certificate will be needed for each business

location in unincorporated Fayette County.

b) Fayette County shares information with the Georgia Department of Revenue

(DOR), as provided for in Georgia Code Section 48-13-20.1. In accord with that

Code Section, the county provides the following information to the DOR for each

business owner who applies for an Occupational Tax Certificate:

i. The legal name of the business

ii. Any associated trade names for the business

iii. The mailing address of the business

iv. The mailing and physical addresses of each location of the business if

different from the above mailing address

v. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code

vi. The sales and use tax identification number assigned by the DOR, if the

business is required to have one

If the business owner refuses to provide the above information, the county will

notify the DOR of such refusal.

c) The Occupational Tax Certificate confirms that your business has paid the

annual occupation tax. It is not a license to do business, nor does it imply

compliance with any zoning, safety, health, or other regulations. Please obtain

any needed permits, certificates, or other documentation before you begin

operation of your business. This may prevent unnecessary costs or other

inconveniences. For example:

To assure compliance with zoning regulations including zoning for

home based businesses contact the Planning and Zoning Department.

office.

For food safety or other health-related inspections, contact the Health

Department, Division of Environmental Health.

For any other areas of regulation that pertain to your business, please

contact the appropriate county department.

c) Tax schedule:

Number Employees Annual Tax

0-3

4-6 150.00

7-10

* 11-15

* 16-25

* 26-50

* 51-100

* 101+

* E-Verify number required

e) If you have questions about payment of occupation taxes or need assistance,

please call 770-305-5 .

Occupational Tax Certificate

Fayette County

Driver's License or Passport Number:

(Signature of Business Owner)

(Printed Name of Business Owner)

(Below use for Notary Only)

(This is the E-Verify Number)

(Below use for Notary Only)

(Signature of Business Owner)

(Printed Name of Business Owner)

(Below use for Notary Only)

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HOME OCCUPATION

Home Occupation is allowed in A-R, EST, C-S, R-85, R-80, R-78, R-75, R-72, R-70, R-55, R-50, R-45, R-40, R-20, DR-15,

RMF, MHP, PUD-PRD, PUD-PRL, PUD-PEF, O-I, C-C, C-H, L-C, M-1, M-2, and BTP Zoning Districts. The intent of these

rules and regulations is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public and ensure that home occupations are

regulated in a manner so they do not adversely impact surrounding residential properties, as residential areas and uses are

normally separated from non-residential areas and uses. A Home Occupation is a Conditional Use and subject to the following

requirements per Article VII. of the Fayette County Zoning Ordinance:

1. Residents. Only residents of the dwelling may be engaged in the home occupation within the dwelling. All nonresident individuals, including

employees, contractors, or part owners, associated with the home occupation shall not be engaged in the home occupation within the dwelling or

on the premises.

2. Incidental use. The home occupation shall be clearly incidental to the residential use of the dwelling and shall not change the essential

residential character of the building.

3. Display, sale. No display of products shall be visible from the street, and only products produced on the premises may be sold on the premises.

The on-premises sale of products produced off the premises shall be prohibited.

4. Clients/customers/students. The number of clients/customers/students on premises shall not exceed more than two at a time nor more than a total

of eight clients in any one day and all services rendered shall take place only within the dwelling. The hours of operation, in the context of

clients/customers/students shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

5. Area. Use of the dwelling, for the purpose of the home occupation, shall not exceed a total of 25 percent of the dwelling.

6. Number. No more than four home occupations may be issued per dwelling and the cumulative area devoted to the home occupations shall not

exceed 25 percent of the dwelling.

7. Alterations. No internal or external alterations inconsistent with the residential use of the building shall be permitted.

8. Accessory buildings. No accessory buildings or outside storage shall be used, except as otherwise provided herein.

9. Instructions and/or tutoring. Instruction and/or tutoring including, but not limited to: music, art, crafts, dance, academic, computer, martial arts,

and speech.

10. Day care, child/adult. Daycare shall be limited to no more than three children or three adults at any time.

11. Vehicles. Only customary passenger vehicles, vans and pick-up trucks shall be permitted to remain on the premises in association with a home

occupation. Said vehicles cannot exceed two axles, 22 feet in length, ten feet in height, and/or 8,000 pounds (curb weight). No tow and/or

rollback trucks shall be allowed to remain on the premises. A trailer used in association with the home occupation shall be permitted to remain

on the premises. The aforementioned vehicles or trailer used in association with the home occupation may be stored in a detached garage.

12. In-home beauty salon or barbershop. An in-home beauty salon or barbershop shall be limited to one chair and shall be subject to the

department of environmental health's approval. It shall also comply with 4 above, in regards to the number of customers.

13. Uses. The following and similar uses shall not be considered home occupations: automobile service station; automobile and related vehicular

sales lot on-premises; on-premises automobile, motorcycle, and/or farm/heavy construction equipment repair or service/maintenance;

ambulance service; rescue squad; on-premises amusement or recreational activities (commercial); animal hospital; commercial kennel,

veterinarian clinic with or without animal boarding place; pawn shops; acid storage and manufacturing; heavy manufacturing; fortune teller;

palm reader; taxidermy, on-premises welding; on-premises pet grooming; on-premises medical/dental facilities; on-premises repair service

(bicycle, lawn mower, small engine, and appliance); tire sales and storage; tanning salon; funeral services; tattooing; and on-premises

USINESS OWNERS COVENANT

s the owner of a Home Occupation, I do hereby certify that the information supplied with this application is true and correct

and I do hereby agree to comply with the ordinances of Fayette County. I understand and agree that any error, misstatement,

or misrepresentation of fact, either with or without intention on my part or change in the type of business without approval of

the Zoning Administrator subsequent to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation shall constitute

sufficient grounds for revocation of said Permit.

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Business Name Number of Employees (see A. above)

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Address Signature of Business Owner

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City State Zip Code Date

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Phone

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Land Lot(

s) District(s) Zoning Approved by Planning & Zoning Dept. Date