*Special Notice: Business licensing and permitting will be appointment only until further notice. Call to schedule: (678) 382-6700.

Plus, fingerprinting for Alcohol, Massage, Pouring and Solicitor Permits are available by appointment only (678-382-6710) until further notice. Notary public services are available at City Hall for documents requiring them.

Contact the City of Dunwoody with any questions at 678-382-6710 or businesstax@dunwoodyga.gov.

Business Licenses

*Attention Dunwoody Business Owners: Please note that your 2023 Dunwoody Business License Certificate is considered in good standing after 12.31.2023. However, your 2024 Renewal application will be mailed out during the first week of January, which will need to be renewed before April 15, 2024, to avoid penalties and interest. This does not apply to Alcohol, Massage or Secondhand Dealers Licenses.

Planning to open a business in the City of Dunwoody? The city of Dunwoody can help you prepare for future success. Whether your business is home-based or considering a property lease or ownership location, a critical first step is to first determine what’s needed to ensure your business will be in compliance with all codes and ordinances.

To operate a business in Dunwoody, you must have a current occupational tax certificate, commonly referred to as a business license. Other permits and licenses may also be required, depending on what type of business you plan to operate.

The City of Dunwoody offers resourceful and timesaving tools that can help your business get started.

Alcohol Licenses

An alcohol privilege license is required for any establishment selling or serving alcohol beverages within the city. Wholesalers or importers in alcoholic beverages, who are licensed by the State and have a place of business in the city, are also required to obtain an alcohol privilege license.