Alpharetta, GA business license (occupation tax)
Per content.civicplus.com, in Alpharetta a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts pays about $210 a year (lowest class, admin fee included); and administrative fee: $75 (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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Alpharetta figures its occupation tax on the number of employees. Estimate yours with the calculator below.
Estimated cost at $50,000 receipts (one person)
$210 (1 FTE; owners count, minimum 1 FTE)
Employee-based: receipts don't matter.
Administrative fee
$75
Base or flat tax (lowest class)
$125 + $10 per FTE (1–4 FTE); $200 + $10 (5–10); … $175 + $17 per FTE (50+)
Renewal due
Not published
Not found in official sources checked on 2026-10-30.
Late penalty
Not published
Not found in official sources checked on 2026-10-30.
License year
Calendar year; Jul 1–Sep 30 starts pay half the tax, Oct 1 on pay 25%
"Not published" means we couldn't find it on an official page we could open; we don't guess. Estimates use the lowest class, $50,000 in receipts and an owner-only business.
Official site: content.civicplus.com
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a business license in Alpharetta, GA?
About $210 (1 FTE; owners count, minimum 1 FTE) for a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts in the lowest class, admin fee included, per content.civicplus.com (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is the Alpharetta business license admin fee?
$75, per content.civicplus.com (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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