Program for High-Tech 企业 Registering for 亚特兰大市 Business License

2015年3月起, the 亚特兰大市 will waive occupation taxes for up to three (3) years for new and emerging technology businesses. The purpose of the 亚特兰大市 New and Emerging Technology Business Tax Waiver Program is to encourage or maintain select businesses or practitioners of certain types of occupations or professions in the city of 亚特兰大.

New and emerging technology businesses that fall under the NAICS代码 and/or SIC代码 listed in Ordinance 15-O-1078 (see below), 是否在过去3年或更早的时间内注册, and report less than $1 million in revenue will receive a waiver of occupational taxes and certain administrative fees for three (3) years from the date the New Business License is issued.
 

常见问题

How do I apply for a 亚特兰大市 Business License?

Learn more on how to apply for a 亚特兰大市 Business License 在这里. Applications are available online or at the Office of Revenue, 西南三一大道55号, 1350套房, 亚特兰大, GA 30303.

How do I submit my 亚特兰大市 Business License Application?

The 亚特兰大市 is currently not accepting Business License Applications. Companies will soon be able to submit their application via an online portal versus in-office drop-off.

How do I apply for the New and Emerging Technology Business Tax Waiver?

Companies are automatically considered for the New and Emerging Technology 企业 Tax Waiver when they apply for their 亚特兰大市 Business License. Eligibility is determined based on the outlined requirements. 

Am I eligible for the New and Emerging Technology Business Tax Waiver?

Companies with an annual gross revenue of less than $1,000,在高科技方面投入了1000万美元, 生命科学, 信息技术, 知识产权, and other related fields as indicated by the NAICS codes listed above.

How long is the tax waiver applied to my qualifying business?

Qualifying businesses will receive a waiver either up to three (3) years from the New Business License date of issuance or until gross revenue exceeds $1,000,000.

What taxes and fees are waived through this program?

Qualified businesses are exempt from Occupation Taxes and Administrative Fees.

Do I have to renew my business license annually if I receive the tax waiver?

是的, all participating businesses MUST renew their business license (Annual Business Tax Return) by February 15th every year, even if they do not owe taxes due to the waiver. Failure to file would disqualify your business from the waiver.

How long is the tax waiver applied to my qualifying business?

Qualifying businesses will receive a waiver up to three (3) years from the New Business License date of issuance.

What if I project business revenue to be less than $1,000,000, 但我的生意最终收入超过1美元,000,000? 我还有资格吗??

A participating business will submit an Annual Business Tax Return after the first year of business. If that return indicates that the business exceeded the $1,000,000 revenue threshold to qualify as a small business, then the business will not qualify and will owe the taxes that were initially waived.

What if I have addition questions regarding the program?

If you have additional questions related to the New and Emerging Technology Business Waiver, 请拨打31-1联系亚特兰大311.