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Every Business inside the city limits of Sugar Hill must apply for an Occupational Tax Certificate/ Business License every year. The fee for the license is based on the gross receipt and the tax rate for your business class.

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Occupation Tax

New businesses

Obtaining a New Occupational Tax Certificate/Business License

Complete the application

Complete the appropriate Occupational Tax Application:

Confirm city limits

Verify the address is located within the City Limits of City of Sugar Hill from the Department of Planning & Development.

Check zoning

Verify with the Department of Planning & Development if the intended use is permitted under the designated zoning district.

Building inspection

Verify with the Department of Planning & Development if you need City Building/Safety Inspection. If yes, complete the Building Permit Application. New businesses, as well as those that are changing names, changing ownership, or moving to a new location must obtain a new certificate of occupancy.

Fire Marshal C.O.

An Inspection/Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) is required from the Gwinnett County Fire Marshal’s office. (Commercial applicants only. See pages 3 and 4 in the Commercial Occupational Tax Application.)

Food businesses

Restaurants and Food Trucks need to have the approval from Gwinnett County Health Department. Their telephone number is 770-963-5132.

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Forms & Documents

Email completed forms to occtax@cityofsugarhill.com.

Annual renewal

Renewing the Occupational Tax Certificate/Business License

  • Renewal packets are mailed out in early December
  • Return the completed packet by January 31
  • All certificates expire January 31 of each year

It is important for all businesses to make any necessary changes on the renewal form and to complete the portion requesting gross receipts or the number of professionals. After receipt of the complete renewal packet, an invoice for payment will be issued. Once we receive payment, the new Occupational Tax Certificate will be mailed to the mailing address on file.

Mail the renewal packet to 5039 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill GA 30518 or email to occtax@cityofsugarhill.com.

Renewal Packet (PDF)
Tax Calculation Worksheet (PDF)

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the process to obtain an Occupational Tax Certificate/Business License, please email occtax@cityofsugarhill.com or call the Occupational Tax Clerk at (770) 945-6716.

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