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Thomson and McDuffie County share one licensing office. Certificates expire December 31, and you have until February 1 to renew before penalties.
One office for city and county
The Planning Commission handles occupation tax certificates for both the City of Thomson and unincorporated McDuffie County, though code enforcement and public safety signatures depend on where you're located. Every business needs one, from large industries to home and vehicle-based work, door-to-door sellers and tent sales.
You fill out the application, sign and notarize the citizenship and employee-count affidavits, and gather the required local department signatures. A copy of your driver's license, front and back, is attached. Applications go to the Planning Commission at 210 Railroad Street for the zoning signature.
Fees are based on the most full- and part-time employees you had last year, with part-time hours divided by 2,080. New businesses estimate the opening year. Listed professions can instead pay $275 per professional. Renewals go out in November. If you haven't renewed by February 1, you may get a cease-and-desist order.
Thomson addresses inside city limits and those out in the county go through the same office but may need different department sign-offs, so say on your site which side you work. Businesses in the Town of Dearing get licensed by Dearing instead, per the county's license page.
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Thomson occupation tax
From the Thomson-McDuffie County license pages and application.
- Occupation tax certificate
- Planning Commission for city and county; notarized affidavits; department signatures. Thomson-McDuffie County · Thomson-McDuffie County
- Fees and renewals
- Based on employees (part-time hours ÷ 2,080) or $275 per professional; renew by February 1. Thomson-McDuffie County · Thomson-McDuffie County
Thomson FAQs
Who issues business licenses in Thomson?
The Planning Commission, which handles both the city and McDuffie County.
When do certificates expire?
December 31. Renew by February 1 to avoid penalties.
How are part-time workers counted?
Their total hours are divided by 2,080 to get full-time equivalents.
Can professionals pay a flat fee?
Yes, $275 per professional for listed professions.
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