Business requirements
SBA’s Business Guide lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area.
Business name and registration
Register your business name with the county clerk where your business is located. If your business is a corporation, LLC or partnership, you will also need to register with the Georgia Corporations Division.
Business licensing and zoning
Licenses are typically administered by a variety of state and local departments. It is important to consider zoning regulations when choosing a site for your business. Contact the local business license office where you plan to locate your business. You may not be permitted to conduct business out of your home or engage in industrial activity in a retail district.
Taxes
Georgia Taxpayer Assistance Centers
2888 Woodcock Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-338-7962
Georgia Department of Revenue
1800 Century Blvd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone: 404-417-2100
Health and safety
Georgia Department of Labor
61 Forsyth St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-893-4600
Georgia OSHA Area Offices
2296 Henderson Mill Road NE., Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone: 770-493-6644
1995 N. Park Place SE., Suite 525
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 678-903-7301
State small business profiles
Need information on the local business landscape? SBA's Office of Advocacy has the latest demographic and statistics on local small business economic activity.
Local assistance
Need help? Get free business counseling in your area.SBA lending in our area
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Loan programs
Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you can use for your business. -
Local lenders
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Lender Match
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Lending activity reports
View 7(a) and 504 lending activity reports from our district.
Additional local resources
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