Business License

General Information
  • The State of Alabama and Macon 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 Macon County License, or a combination of the two depending on the nature of your business. You should obtain a business license prior to opening your business.  Operation hours are from 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday -Friday except holidays.
  • Fees
    • License fees are determined by the exact nature and type of your business. You should contact the Macon County Probate Office for more information. Some licenses require State Regulatory Permits in order to issue, such as auto dealers, food establishments, and air conditioning contractors.
      Business Licenses information
    • For a new business or a new location of an existing business, you must contact the Macon County Probate Office at 334.724.2611. Be prepared to give a detailed description of the type of business you will be conducting. This will determine the types of licenses required.
  • Description of business licenses
  • Questions about business licenses
  • You should contact the city or municipality in which your business is located regarding any taxes or licenses they may require. You may also want to contact the following agencies regarding guidelines and requirements for new businesses:
  • Questions about business licenses
    • You should contact the city or municipality in which your business is located regarding any taxes or licenses they may require. You may also want to contact the following agencies regarding guidelines and requirements for new businesses:
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