City of Gray Business Licenses

Occupational Tax

Every business located within the City of Gray must apply, each year, for an occupational tax certificate (business license). The fee for the certificate is based on the number of employees. Every business must renew their license each year. Occupational certificates expire on December 31 of each year. The occupational tax shall be payable to the City of Gray on January 1 of each year. A penalty of 10% of the tax due will be applied for all occupational taxes unpaid for 90 days after the due date.

Any person engaged in a profession or business required to be licensed by the State of Georgia under Title 43, must provide evidence of such licensure before an occupational tax certificate can be issued by a local government. A list of these business types can be found under General Documents on the main page.

• Occupational Tax Application 
• E-Verify Private Employer Affidavit
• SAVE Affidavit

Alcohol License

Businesses that sell and serve beer, wine, distilled spirits and/or alcoholic beverages are required to obtain a City of Gray alcohol license. Businesses that file for a new alcohol license must pay the required fee and only the City Council may grant approval of the alcohol license at a public meeting. Alcohol licenses must be renewed each year. The licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Alcohol licenses are for a specific location and owner and cannot be reassigned or transferred.

In order to obtain or renew an Alcohol License, we must have the Alcohol Application, E-Verify Private Employer Affidavit, SAVE Affidavit, a copy of ID, payment, and the fingerprint process must be completed.

Beer and Wine Sales $300.00
Beer and Wine Pouring $400.00
Liquor Pouring $2000.00

• Alcohol License Application
• E-Verify Private Employer Affidavit
• SAVE Affidavit
• Applicant’s Privacy Rights