First Stop Business Information Center

"Cutting Red Tape for New Businesses"

The First Stop Business Information Center provides the small business owner and the prospective entrepreneur with a central point of information and contacts for state regulatory requirements for operating a small business.

The primary objective of the center is to facilitate sustainable small business development in Georgia by offering a central location for determination of what licenses and permits must be obtained and maintained by individuals and businesses conducting their enterprises in our great state.

It is the policy of the First Stop Business Information Center staff and the Office of Secretary of State to encourage and foster the growth of business and industry in Georgia. Please use the information available here to help get your new business started and contact us with any questions you may have at (404) 656-2817, FAX (404) 656-0513.

Starter Resources

First Stop Business Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Local Government Information
 

Brochures

Which Legal Entity is Right for Your Business?

What Georgia Employers Need To Know

Economic Development Financing Packet

Business Development Organizations

U.S. Small Business Administration

Women's Business Center

Note: The sites listed above are valuable sources for information; however, it is not our intent to promote these organizations.