Liberty County, Georgia

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Hinesville prices its business license by headcount, from $115 for up to five employees. Small crews know their cost up front.

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Hinesville is a Liberty County city in coastal Georgia. The city says anyone doing business inside Hinesville city limits must get a license or permit before starting, and it can fine or close a business that operates without one. Licenses expire December 31 of the year they're issued and become delinquent after 90 days unpaid.

The fee schedule sets the occupational tax by employees: $115 for 0 to 5, $230 for 6 to 15, $345 for 16 to 30, $460 for 31 to 50 and $575 for 51 or more. Fees are prorated after July 1. There's a $35 nonrefundable administrative fee and a $30 inspection fee. Professionals pay $300 each.

Late renewals add 10% after 90 days, plus 1.5% interest a month. The Business License Office at 115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive (912-876-3564) helps with applications and other city clearances, and the city's forms page has separate applications for home-based and out-of-state businesses.

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Hinesville business license

From the City of Hinesville's Business License Office and fee schedule.

Business license
Required before starting. Fees by employee count, from $115 (0 to 5) to $575 (51 or more), prorated after July 1. $35 admin and $30 inspection fees. City of Hinesville · City of Hinesville
Renewals
Licenses expire December 31; delinquent after 90 days, with 10% late fee and 1.5% monthly interest. City of Hinesville · City of Hinesville

Hinesville FAQs

How much is a Hinesville business license?

It depends on employees: $115 for up to five, rising to $575 for 51 or more, plus a $35 administrative fee.

Is there an inspection fee?

Yes, $30, nonrefundable, per the fee schedule.

When does my license expire?

December 31 of the year it's issued. It's delinquent after 90 days unpaid.

Can the city close an unlicensed business?

Yes. The city says it can fine or close a business operating without the proper licenses.

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