South Fulton, GA business license (occupation tax)
Per cityofsouthfultonga.gov, in South Fulton a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts pays about $235 a year (lowest class, admin fee included); and administrative fee: $170 (includes $75 fire inspection) (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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South Fulton figures its occupation tax on gross receipts times a rate set by your business class (NAICS-based). Estimate yours with the calculator below.
Estimated cost at $50,000 receipts (one person)
$235
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. Fee schedule dated May 2023.
Administrative fee
$170 (includes $75 fire inspection)
Base or flat tax (lowest class)
$50 on first $20,000
Rate (lowest class)
$0.50 to $2.20 per $1,000 over $20,000
Per-employee fee
$13 per employee
Licensed professional flat fee
$400
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: cityofsouthfultonga.gov
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a business license in South Fulton, GA?
About $235 for a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts in the lowest class, admin fee included, per cityofsouthfultonga.gov (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is the South Fulton business license admin fee?
$170 (includes $75 fire inspection), per cityofsouthfultonga.gov (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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