Forsyth County (unincorporated), GA business license (occupation tax)
Per forsythco.b-cdn.net, in Forsyth County (unincorporated) a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts pays about $125 a year (lowest class, admin fee included); administrative fee: Included in the totals; and renewal due: Renew Dec 1–Mar 31 (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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Forsyth County (unincorporated) figures its occupation tax on the number of employees.
Estimated cost at $50,000 receipts (one person)
$125 (one person)
Employee-based; receipts don't matter.
Administrative fee
Included in the totals
The 2026 application shows totals only.
Base or flat tax (lowest class)
$125 total for 1 employee (owners, partners, officers and managers count)
Renewal due
Renew Dec 1–Mar 31
Late penalty
10% plus 1.5% per month
License year
Calendar year; licenses expire Dec 31. Starts on/after Jul 1 pay $87.50 for 1 employee
"Not published" means we couldn't find it on an official page we could open; we don't guess. Estimates use the lowest class, $50,000 in receipts and an owner-only business.
Official site: forsythco.com
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a business license in Forsyth County (unincorporated), GA?
About $125 (one person) for a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts in the lowest class, admin fee included, per forsythco.b-cdn.net (checked Oct 30, 2026).
When is the Forsyth County (unincorporated) business license renewal due?
Renew Dec 1–Mar 31, per forsythco.b-cdn.net (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is the late penalty in Forsyth County (unincorporated)?
10% plus 1.5% per month, per forsythco.b-cdn.net (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is the Forsyth County (unincorporated) business license admin fee?
Included in the totals, per forsythco.b-cdn.net (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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