Tutoring Business Permit Requirements in Atlanta, GA

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Georgia — No Tutoring License Required

   Georgia does not require a state license or certification for private tutors. No teaching credential is legally required to provide private tutoring services in Georgia. Tutoring is an unregulated profession at the state level.

   Official government source

   N/A·N/A

   N/A

   N/A

1. Atlanta Business License (Occupation Tax Certificate)

   All businesses operating in Atlanta must obtain a Business License / Occupation Tax Certificate from the City of Atlanta Department of Finance. This applies to home-based tutoring businesses. The fee is based on gross revenue and number of employees.

   Official government source

   For tax year 2026: $191 annual registration fee + $50 flat tax + $25 per employee (first employee exempt) + a gross-receipts tax of (gross receipts - $10,000) / $1,000 x the NAICS tax-class rate. The registration fee was $75 for tax year 2025 and prior. Source: Atlanta Municipal Code Sec. 30-62 / Office of Revenue fee page.·1–3 weeks

   For tax year 2026: $191 annual registration fee + $50 flat tax + $25 per employee (first employee exempt) + a gross-receipts tax of (gross receipts - $10,000) / $1,000 x the NAICS tax-class rate. The registration fee was $75 for tax year 2025 and prior. Source: Atlanta Municipal Code Sec. 30-62 / Office of Revenue fee page.

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Atlanta — Business Tax Administration
• Georgia Department of Education

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