Marietta, GA business license (occupation tax)
Per mariettaga.gov, in Marietta a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts pays about $148 a year (lowest class, admin fee included); and administrative fee: $58 (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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Marietta figures its occupation tax on the greater of a receipts-based amount or a per-employee amount. Estimate yours with the calculator below.
Estimated cost at $50,000 receipts (one person)
$148
Our calculation: lowest tax class, $50,000 gross receipts, owner-only business (no W-2 staff unless the ordinance counts the owner), including the administrative fee. Estimate only.
Administrative fee
$58
Base or flat tax (lowest class)
$90 for receipts under $100,000 (Tier 1)
Per-employee fee
$22 each (0–25), $16 each above 25; greater of employee or receipts calc applies
Renewal due
Not published
Not found in official sources checked on 2026-10-30.
Late penalty
Not published
Not found in official sources checked on 2026-10-30.
"Not published" means we couldn't find it on an official page we could open; we don't guess. Estimates use the lowest class, $50,000 in receipts and an owner-only business.
Official site: mariettaga.gov
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a business license in Marietta, GA?
About $148 for a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts in the lowest class, admin fee included, per mariettaga.gov (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is the Marietta business license admin fee?
$58, per mariettaga.gov (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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