Business Resources
Business Start-Ups
Business Start Up Check List
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Develop a Business Plan
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Consult with Necessary Professionals
Accountant, Attorney, Banker, Insurance agent/broker
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Decide on Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability Co.,
Corporation
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Verify and File Fictitious Business Name
Statement
You must do this if you do not use your own name in
business.
Office of Secretary of State
www.sos.state.ga.us (404) 656-2881
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Obtain a Business License & Check Zoning
Laws and Land Use Ordinances
Call local government (city or county of business location)
for details
Fulton
County - 404-730-8200
Atlanta
- 404-330-6000
College Park - 404-767-1537
East
Point - 404-765-1001
Fairburn
- 770-964-2244
Hapeville
- 404-669-2100
Palmetto -770-463-3377
Union
City - 770-964-2288
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Obtain other necessary Permits or
Licenses
(food, liquor, doctor, nurse, contractor, auto repair, etc.)
Fulton County Environmental Health Division
(407) 730-1211
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Apply for a State Employer Tax
Identification Number
Georgia Department of Revenue www.etax.dor.ga.gov
404-417-4477
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Apply for a Federal Tax Identification
Number
Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.gov
866-816-2065 800-829-4933
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Apply for Sellers Permit, if reselling a
product
Georgia Department of Revenue
www.etax.dor.ga.gov 404-417-4477
Fulton County Tax Commissioner (404) 730-6600
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Please check with the Economic
Development Department for the city or county corresponding
to your business location for any additional requirements
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