Camden County, Georgia

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St. Marys charges a $75 administration fee plus $33 per employee for businesses with up to 50 people. Complete applications are processed within 30 business days.

Priced per employee

St. Marys is a Camden County city, and anyone engaged in a business, trade, profession or occupation there needs a city Occupational Tax License. Fees depend on the number of full- and part-time employees. Applications go to the Community Development Department at City Hall, 418 Osborne Street, or by email to [email protected].

The fee schedule lists a $75 administration fee plus $33 per employee for 1 to 50 employees. Larger firms move to a base of $1,650 plus $10 each after the 50th, then $2,150 plus $5 after the 100th, and $2,900 plus $2 after the 250th. The registration form needs every field filled and notaries executed, plus a private employer affidavit, a legal status affidavit and a secure and verifiable ID.

If you don't own the location, include a copy of the lease; home-based businesses sign a terms-of-use agreement. The city won't process incomplete applications. If your use isn't permitted in the zoning district, you may need a Special Use permit reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by City Council. Georgia businesses based elsewhere license where their office is.

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Occupational tax license
$75 admin fee + $33 per employee (1-50); tiered above 50. City of St. Marys · City of St. Marys
Processing
Within 30 business days of a complete application; incomplete ones aren't processed. City of St. Marys

St. Marys questions

What does a St. Marys business license cost?

A $75 administration fee plus $33 per employee for 1 to 50 employees.

How long does approval take?

Within 30 business days of a complete application.

Where do I send the application?

Community Development at 418 Osborne Street, or [email protected].

What if my use isn't allowed in my zoning district?

You may need a Special Use permit, reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by City Council.

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