Business License

Application process:

1. Complete application listed below
2. Submit to LCPC (Liberty County Planning Commission)
3. Be approved or not approved by Mayor and Council

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Renewals are due by Jan 31st and considered delinquent after Feb 28th. Mail postmarked by Feb 28th will be considered on time. Penalties and/or interest will be assessed beginning March 1st. Your local Business License will be handed or mailed to you when we receive payment.

Any establishment selling alcohol within the City of Walthourville must obtain a LOCAL Business License prior to engaging in the sale of alcohol. Licenses for alcoholic beverages are subject to additional requirements. (Alcohol License Tax due on or before February 1st.  (Annually)

• For Alcohol information please contact Kara Jackson at 912-368-7501

How do I obtain a Tax Identification Number and/or Wholesaler's Registration Number?

Federal Tax / Employer Identification Numbers (FEIN) are issued through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at (800) 829-1040. A State Tax / Employer Identification Number and Wholesaler's Registration Numbers are issued through the Georgia Department of Revenue at (404) 417-4477 or from their website.

How do I incorporate my business?

Business corporations, professional corporations, Limited Partnerships (LPs), and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are formed by filing with the Corporations Division of the Office of Secretary of State. For more information, call them at (404) 656-2817 or view their website. Corporations Division of the Office of Secretary of State.