This page includes basic information for acquiring a business license for the unincorporated area of Effingham County. Anyone conducting a business is required to obtain an Occupational Tax Certificate; Home Occupation or Commercial Property as defined in Sec. 70-36 of the Effingham County Code of ordinances.
The documents required for a new or renewal of an occupation tax certificate are located in the right hand column. We have also included the link for the Codes of Effingham County.
The fee for renewal of an occupational tax certificate is based upon number of employees as listed in the table.
A new occupational tax certificate includes a $30.00 administrative fee.
Number of Employees
Fee
0 - 9
$100.00
10 - 19
$200.00
20 - 29
$300.00
30 - 39
$400.00
40 - 49
$500.00
50 or more
$600.00
Alcohol License Requirements
All persons desiring to obtain an alcohol license shall make a written application (PDF) and submit the completed form to the Development Services office. Upon application completion, said person shall submit to a background check performed by the Effingham County Sheriff's office. The Zoning Administrator will then inspect the site for compliance as provided by the Effingham County Ordinances. If approved, a sign shall be posted on said property from thirty (30) days of the approved application date. A legal notification shall also run in the local paper once for one week.