Business License

Anyone doing any type of business in unincorporated Coweta County which generates revenue is required to have a Business License.  Business licenses can only be obtained through the Business Tax Office.  No other entity or business is authorized to issue Coweta County business licenses.

Business Tax Office 
Coweta County Administration Building
22 East Broad Street
Newnan, Georgia 30263 
770-254-2626
Open: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New Application accepted:  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

General Information

• Business and Occupational Tax Ordinance
• Alcohol Ordinance
• Taxi Cab Ordinance
• Fee Schedule
• Completed applications for new businesses must be brought to the Business License office.
• A valid drivers license with current home address is required.
• A Federal ID number or a Georgia Sales Tax number is required. For a FEIN, call 1-800-829-4933 or go online to www.irs.gov. For a GA sales tax number, call 404-417-4490.
• New applications are not accepted by e-mail, online, or by postal service.
• If a state license is required for your business, you must provide a copy with your application.
• Certain other information may be required depending on the type of business you are operating.
• A short questionaire must be completed at the time you make your application.
• Processing time varies, but usually takes less than two weeks.
• All licenses expire December 31st. You must renew your license between January 1 and April 15 in order to avoid penalties and interest.
• If you close your business, please contact the Business Tax Department at 770-254-2626. 

Applications

Commercial Application
Home Based Application
Rural Home Based Application
Professional and Regulatory categories
Alcohol Application
Alcohol Licenses are issued for Retail Beer, Retail Wine, Retail Beer and Wine, Consumption Beer, Consumption Wine, Consumption Beer and Wine and Wholesale Beer and Wine.