Starting a New Business
Steps to opening a new Business:
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Confirm that your location is within the city limits of Dallas, check here.
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Submit an Occupational Tax Routing Sheet (REQUIRED FOR ALL BUSINESSES)
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Schedule inspections with Paulding County Fire Marshal & City of Dallas Community Development (Commercial & Daycares only)
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Complete an Occupational Tax Application
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This can be done online using our online Customer Self Service Portal or can be printed and filled out. Find application here.
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Depending on your business, the following might be required:
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Alcohol License - City of Dallas Marshal's Bureau
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Food Service Permit- Enviromental Health Department (770)443-7877 Selena.Colton@dph.ga.gov
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State Professional License- Georgia Secretary of State
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Georgia Department of Agriculture License- (i.e. cottage food, food sales, animal establishment, etc)