Application for Calhoun County Business License
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The State of Alabama and Calhoun County require all persons, firms, or corporations that engage in or transact any trade, business, commerce, occupation, vocation or profession for gain or profit to pay a license fee. You may need a State License, a Calhoun County License, or a combination of the two depending on the nature of your business. You may also need a license from the municipality that you will be operating the business. You should obtain a business license prior to opening your business.
Fees
License fees are determined by the exact nature and type of your business.
Some licenses require State Regulatory Permits, such as auto dealers, food establishments, air conditioning contractors and electrical contractors. Contact the Calhoun County License Commissioner's office at mbarker@calhouncounty.org or call
256-241-2900 for more information.
Reporting sales tax
All persons or businesses who sell tangible property at retail, operate machines, places of entertainment or amusement must collect sales tax and make reports and payments to:
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Alabama Department of Revenue |
Business license renewal
State and Calhoun County business licenses are valid for a fiscal year beginning
October 1 and ending September 30 of the following year. All licenses expire September 30th of each year. You should renew your business license between October 1st and October 31st. You may receive a renewal notice in the mail. However, renewal is your responsibility; any notification is a courtesy. Renewals made after October 31 will not be available online. You will need to contact the Commissioner of License Office at
256-241-2900 for interest and penalty amounts.
Business licenses may be renewed on line. Click here to renew.
