INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANFERRING OCCUPATIONAL TAX LICENSE TO A NEW LOCATION
To transfer your Occupational Tax License in the City of Jackson to a new location in the city, the following needs to be done:
1. Contact the Butts Co. Community Development Office located at 625 W Third St, telephone # 770-775-8210, to obtain a letter showing that the location is properly zoned for its intended use.
2. You will not be required to purchase a new Occupational Tax License.
3. Complete transfer of utilities.
4. Contact the Jackson Fire Department located at 139 S Holly St, telephone # 770-775-8054, to request an inspection of the location to ensure that it meets the requirements of the Fire Safety Code.
5. Complete the Occupational Tax/Business Information and the Fire Inspection forms.
CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF A BUSINESS IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND IS CONSIDERED A NEW BUSINESS.
After completing the above requirements, all documents should be returned to City Hall. The documents must be received in order for your business license to be valid at your new location.
You will have to pay the $100 for the fire inspection and any fees associated with transferring your utilities.