We are excited that you are considering the City of Pooler as the future home for your business! The Business Registration Department’s goal is to provide friendly and professional services to all of City of Pooler’s business owners. The Business Registration Department is responsible for all Occupational Tax Certifications (Business Licenses), Alcohol Licensing, and other special permits.
Phone: 912-748-7261
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All restaurants or local businesses seeking to apply for any type of alcohol license with the City of Pooler will need to fill out the Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, which is found below. All applications have a checklist on the first page, please review this carefully and make sure that you submit all the required documentation to the Occupational Tax Clerk. When all documents are received, the application will then need to be taken before City Council at the next available meeting for consideration by Mayor and Council. Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Please refer to the application or to the FAQ section for the fee schedule.
Link to City Ordinance for Alcohol Licensing –
https://library.municode.com/ga/pooler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE
Application for Alcoholic Beverage License.pdf
All restaurants or local businesses who are applying for or in possession of the Retail Liquor/Sell by the Drink only license will need to submit a monthly Liquor (Distilled Spirits) by the Drink Excise Tax Return. Below you will find the required form. This tax return must be filed and paid by the 20th of the month following the period for which the tax is due to avoid penalty and interest. Failure to pay the tax by the due date will result in the imposition of penalty and interest. If the 20th falls on a weekend or Federal Holiday the return needs to be filed and paid, or postmarked, by the following business day. Any questions regarding this please contact Demeshia Coleman, Finance Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Link to City Ordinance for Mixed Drink Excise Tax –
https://library.municode.com/ga/pooler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIIMIDREXTA
Liquor (Distilled Spirits) By the Drink Excise Tax Return.pdf
All persons, firms or corporations that want to engage in the business of soliciting in the City of Pooler must first obtain a permit in accordance with the provisions contained in Article VII of the Code of Ordinances, see link below. This applies to door-to-door solicitations for commercial transactions for profit only. In no event shall a permit be valid for more than 30 days. All applications have a checklist on the first page, please review this carefully and make sure that you submit all the required documentation to the Occupational Tax Clerk. A permit will be issued after it has been reviewed and approved by appropriate personnel.
Link to Ordinance for Door to Door Sales Permit:
https://library.municode.com/ga/pooler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH26BU_ARTVIIDO-DSA
ANNUAL OCCUPATIONAL TAX (BUSINESS LICENSE) FEES | (Prorated rates are for New Applications ONLY) | |
# of Employees | Tax Rate with $25 Admin Fee | Tax Rate after July 1st with $25 Admin Fee |
1 | $75.00 | $50.00 |
2 | $110.00 | $67.50 |
3 | $145.00 | $85.00 |
4 | $180.00 | $102.50 |
5 | $215.00 | $120.00 |
6 | $250.00 | $137.50 |
7 | $285.00 | $155.00 |
8 | $320.00 | $172.50 |
9 | $355.00 | $190.00 |
10 | $390.00 | $207.50 |
11 | $425.00 | $225.00 |
12 | $460.00 | $242.50 |
13 | $495.00 | $260.00 |
14 | $530.00 | $277.50 |
15 | $565.00 | $295.00 |
16 | $600.00 | $312.50 |
17 | $635.00 | $330.00 |
18 | $670.00 | $347.50 |
19 | $705.00 | $365.00 |
20 | $740.00 | $382.50 |
21 or more | $740 plus $1.00 per employee | $382.50 plus $1.00 per employee |
INSURANCE COMPANIES | $75.00 ANNUAL FEE | not prorated |
ANNUAL ALCOHOL LICENSE FEES*** | (Prorated rates are for New Applications ONLY) | |
Type of License | Annual Fee | Annual Fee after July 1st |
Retail Wine & Beer or Other Malt Beverages | $460.00 | $230.00 |
Retail Liquor - Sale by Package Only | $750.00 | $375.00 |
Retail Liquor/Distilled Spirits - Sale by Drink Only(for consumption on premises) | $1,500.00 | $750.00 |
Retail Liquor - Sale by Package & Drink | $2,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Sunday Sales (Food Serving Establishments; Must complete additional affidavit) | $150.00 | $75.00 |
Wholesale Beer or Other Malt Beverages | $935.00 | $467.50 |
Wholesale Liquor | $1,500.00 | $750.00 |
Wholesale Wine | $150.00 | $75.00 |
***All new alcohol license applications will also be assessed $20 Investigative & $25 Administrative Fees per applicant. *** |
If you have any questions please contact the Business Registration office in the Finance Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (912) 748-7261 ext. 109. Hablamos español.
City of Pooler, GA | 100 SW US HW 80, Pooler, GA 31322
City Hall: (912) 748-7261
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