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Occupational Tax Certificate. It is the duty of every person, firm, company, or corporation engaged in a trade, business, profession, or occupation within the City of Albany or Dougherty County to apply for and obtain an Occupational Tax Certificate (AKA Business License).
If you are planning to operate your business from your home, you must also submit a completed Home Occupation Affidavit, which can be found (Albany Georgia Business License) or by calling the Treasury Division at (229) 431-2118.
Corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships in Georgia are formed by filing with the Corporations Division. Some foreign (out-of-state) entities which do business in Georgia also must file with the Corporations Division.
The Code Enforcement Department is responsible for maintaining the best interest of the citizens of Albany & Dougherty County as it relates to conducting business and property maintenance. It is comprised of 2 Divisions; the Enforcement Division and the Marshal’s Division.
Through our Board Certified Business Broker (BCBB) program, we offer courses specifically related to business brokerage, where members may earn credits toward their BCBB certification and also fulfill continuing education requirements for their Georgia real estate license.
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Occupational Tax Certificates for the City of Albany/Dougherty County may be renewed online up until May 31. Please click on Renew License to begin the renewal process. Businesses that are exempt from occupational tax must apply in-person at 240 Pine Avenue, Suite 150, Albany, Ga. between the hours of 8:30 am-4:45 pm, Monday-Friday. City Business
