Licensing & Occupation Tax Section
For information on obtaining a business or alcoholic beverage license in the City of Columbus, Georgia/Muscogee County, please contact the Revenue Division-Occupation Tax Section at (706) 653-4100. The Occupation Tax Section office is located at 100 10th Street, West Wing, Ground Floor in Columbus, GA 31901. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1397, Columbus, GA 31902..
Business Licenses
AFFIDAVIT 
- Required for Business License, Occupation Tax Certificate, Alcoholic Beverage License, Taxi Permit, Building Permit, and Certificate of Occupancy.
Instructions for 2011 - 2012 Occupation Tax Return (12-2011)
Actual 2011 Estimated 2012 Occupation Tax Return
Instructions for 2010 - 2011 Occupation Tax Return (12-2010)
Actual 2010 Estimated 2011 Occupation Tax Return
Complete 2009 Instructions for Occupation Tax Return
Actual 2009 - Estimated 2010 Occupation Tax Return (12-2009)
Actual 2008 - Estimated 2009 Occupation Tax Instructions
Actual 2008 - Estimated 2009 Occupation Tax Return (12-2008)
Complete 2008 Instructions for Occupation Tax Return
Actual 2007 - Estimated 2008 Occupation Tax Return (12-2007)
Procedures for obtaining a Business License
Request/ Renewal Form For Business Licenses
Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Form & Instructions
Mixed Drink Excise Tax Form & Instructions
Alcoholic Beverage License
Information for Alcoholic Beverage License Application
Sign & Survey Authorization for New Alcoholic Beverage License
Request to Investigate
Alarm Permit
Alarm Permit Application
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