Frequently Asked Questions
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Businesses operating in the City of Savannah are required to have a Business Tax Certificate instead of a business license. The Business Tax Certificate is required by Article Y, Business Tax, of the current City of Savannah, GA, Revenue Ordinance. For more information about the Business Tax Certificate and Article Y, please contact the Revenue Department at 651-6451.Office of Business Opportunity
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A Business Tax Certificate application can be obtained at the Revenue Department. Business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 5:00pm (with the exception of holidays). For more information about the Business Tax Certificate application process, please contact the Revenue Department at 651-6451.
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Zoning verification is a crucial step in planning your business. It is the responsibility of the prospective business owner to verify that the location being considered meets the City’s zoning ordinance for that area. Also, this must be verified before a Business Tax Certificate can be issued. For verification, please contact the City of Savannah’s Development Services Department at (912) 651-6530.Office of Business Opportunity