Starting a Home Based Business in Macon, Georgia

By Regina Stevens
Posted Friday, December 17, 2004

Starting a home-based business in Macon, Georgia is quite easy and inexpensive. Below is what you need to obtain to get started:

Apply for a Federal Tax ID number using a SS-4 or call
1-800-829-3676 for faster service

Planning and Zoning Permit for Home Occupation ($50) - No personal checks
Old Southern Trust Bldg.
Downtown 9th floor
(478) 751-7450

Business License ($50)
Bring Zoning Permit
City Hall
Room 308
(478) 751-7258

Trade Name Affidavit ($50)
Court House
2nd Street
2nd Floor, Room 216
(478) 749-6527

Sales Tax ID
Georgia Department of Revenue
Baconsfield Shopping Center
Field Service Unit - 630-B North Avenue
(478) 751-6055

Once you have obtained this information, you are ready to begin your business.

About the Author
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