Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in Georgia
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs serves as a State Data Center that provides local business communities with education and access to Census Bureau data and products such as Population Estimates and Projections, Income, Poverty, and Employment, and Gross Domestic Product in addition to other economic data and statistical resources.
Contact information:
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Terry Jackson
(404) 679-4946
FAX (404) 679-5243
Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Georgia Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center
MBDA provides funding for a network of minority business centers located throughout the nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures. The MBDA Business Center located in Atlanta, GA is operated by the Georgia Tech Research Corporation.
The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. However, the network generally charges nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
Locations:
75 5th Street, NW, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30308
Telephone #: 404-894-2096
Program Director: Donna Ennis
Atlanta National Enterprise Center
401 W. Peachtree Street, Suite 1715
Atlanta, GA 30308
Telephone: 404-730-3300 | Fax: 404-730-3313 | aro-info@mbda.gov
Georgia State Trademark Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.
Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center
The Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) will train you and your business associates how to navigate the government procurement process. Our classes cover a wide range of government contracting topics and are taught by experts who have many years of government contracting experience.
If you are interested in taking advantage of GTPAC’s services, you are strongly encouraged to attend GTPAC’s “Introduction to Government Contracting” class. This class provides comprehensive instruction on how to do business in the government marketplace and outlines all the fundamentals to get started. Attending this class qualifies attendees to become registered as GTPAC clients and thereby benefit from our complete range of services.
Planning Research and Evaluation Division
The Georgia Planning Research and Evaluation Division serves as a State Data Center that provides local business communities with education and access to Census Bureau data and products such as Population Estimates and Projections, Income, Poverty, and Employment, and Gross Domestic Product in addition to other economic data and statistical resources.
Contact information:
Planning Research and Evaluation Division
Office of Planning and Budget
270 Washington Street, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30334
Mr. Robert Giacomini (robert.giacomini@mail.opb.state.ga.us)
(404) 656-4445
FAX (404) 656-7916
Reference Library and Information Department - Georgia Institute of Technology
The Reference Library and Information Department at the Georgia Institute of Technology serves as a State Data Center that provides local business communities with education and access to Census Bureau data and products such as Population Estimates and Projections, Income, Poverty, and Employment, and Gross Domestic Product in addition to other economic data and statistical resources.
Contact information:
Reference Library and Information Department
Georgia Institute of Technology
704 Cherry Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30332-0900
Ms. Patricia Kenly
(404) 894-1389
FAX (404) 894-8190
Small Business Administration (SBA) Georgia District Office
Start a Business in Georgia
Visit this state website to find resources and tools to help you start and operate a business in Gerogia, such as registering your business name or applying for licenses and permits.
University of Georgia Libraries
The University of Georgia Libraries Government Documents Department serves as a State Data Center that provides local business communities with education and access to Census Bureau data and products such as Population Estimates and Projections, Income, Poverty, and Employment, and Gross Domestic Product in addition to other economic data and statistical resources.
Contact information:
University of Georgia Libraries
Government Documents Department
2nd Floor
Athens, GA 30602
Mr. John Prechtel
(706) 542-3472