Georgia: Sales Tax Handbook
How to get a Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration
In Georgia, most businesses are required to have a sales tax permit. This means that, if you are considering opening a new business or are beginning to make sales in Georgia for the first time, you will need to determine your business' permit requirements. The good news is that you can get a Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration and be ready to do business several business days after you submit your application. This guide will help you learn how!
- Does My Business Need A Sales Tax Permit In Georgia?
- How To Apply For a Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration
- What Info Do I Need To Apply?
- Application Fee, Turnaround Time, and Renewal Info
- Apply For a Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration Online
- Apply For a Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration Offline
Who needs a Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration?
Businesses with a taxable presence within Georgia are considered to have sales tax nexus within the state. For more details on what constitutes a taxable presence, see sales tax nexus in Georgia.
How to get a Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration:
Georgia is in the process of switching over to a fully-online sales tax permitting process, so Form CRF-002 is no longer used. Instead, you can register for an account with the Georgia Tax Center. You will also use this web portal to file tyour sales tax returns and pay your tax liabilities. If you have any issues throughout the process, you can reach out to the Georgia Taxpayer Services Division at
877-423-6711.
You need the following information to apply for a Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration:
Business history including previous state IDs,
Entity type,
Business name; address; etc.,
Additional business ownership & relationships,
Business activity info,
Withholding information,
Personal identifying information for partners
Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration Application Fee, Turnaround Time, and Renewal Info
You will need to pay an application fee when you apply for a Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration, and you will receive your permit several business days after filing your application.
Application Fee: FREE
Turnaround Time: Several Business Days
Permit Renewals: No Renewals Needed
Apply For Your Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration Now:
Get Your Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration Online
You can easily acquire your Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration online using the Georgia Tax Center website. If you have quetions about the online permit application process, you can contact the Department of Revenue via the sales tax permit hotline (877) 423-6711 or by checking the permit info website 
.
Offline Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration Application Form
While generally slower than applying online, you can apply for a Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration for your business offline using Form CRF-002, the "State Tax Registration Application".
Form CRF-002 can be downloaded from the Department of Revenue here .
Mail Completed Form CRF-002 To:
Georgia Department of RevenueRegistration & Licensing Unit
PO Box 49512, Atlanta, GA 30359-1512
Alternately, you can fax Form CRF-002 to the Department of Revenue at (404) 417-4317.
What's Next? Now that you know how to apply for your Georgia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration, learn how to collect and remit the Georgia sales tax.
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