Johns Creek, GA business license (occupation tax)
Per johnscreekga.b-cdn.net, johnscreekga.gov, in Johns Creek a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts pays about $140 a year (lowest class, admin fee included); administrative fee: $75; and renewal due: Mar 31 (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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Johns Creek figures its occupation tax on gross receipts times a rate set by your business class (NAICS-based). Estimate yours with the calculator below.
Estimated cost at $50,000 receipts (one person)
$140
Our calculation: lowest tax class, $50,000 gross receipts, owner-only business (no W-2 staff unless the ordinance counts the owner), including the administrative fee. Estimate only.
Administrative fee
$75
Base or flat tax (lowest class)
$50 on first $20,000
Rate (lowest class)
$0.50 to $2.20 per $1,000 over $20,000
Per-employee fee
$13 per employee
Renewal due
Mar 31
Late penalty
10% plus 1.5% per month
License year
Calendar year
"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: johnscreekga.gov
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a business license in Johns Creek, GA?
About $140 for a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts in the lowest class, admin fee included, per johnscreekga.b-cdn.net (checked Oct 30, 2026).
When is the Johns Creek business license renewal due?
Mar 31, per johnscreekga.gov (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is the late penalty in Johns Creek?
10% plus 1.5% per month, per johnscreekga.gov (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is the Johns Creek business license admin fee?
$75, per johnscreekga.b-cdn.net (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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