ECD: Guide to Starting a Business

Apply for Business License:
Occupational Tax Return Form (Business License)
The City of Macon Code of Ordinance requires all businesses to annually register and pay a fee.

State Business Registration:
Georgia Secretary of State
Web access to registration forms for business and tax certificates.

Apply for an alcohol license:
Alcohol Beverage Application (City of Macon)
This is the city application for a licensing permit to serve or distribute alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol Beverage Application (State of Georgia)
This is the State of Georgia application for a licensing permit to serve or distribute alcoholic beverages.

Planning, Zoning, and Design Review:
Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission
Information portal to planning, zoning and development review in Macon and Bibb County.