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Cobb County offers two-month business amnesty for unregistered businesses
Summary
Chairwoman Lisa Cupid announced a business amnesty running Dec. 1, 2025–Jan. 30, 2026, allowing unincorporated Cobb County businesses that haven’t registered to apply for an occupation tax certificate and pay only their 2026 tax with no penalties, interest or back taxes.
Chairwoman Lisa Cupid of Cobb County announced a two-month business amnesty that will allow unregistered businesses operating in unincorporated Cobb County to register without facing penalties, interest or back taxes.
"From 12/01/2025 through 01/30/2026, Cobb County is offering the business amnesty period," Cupid said, adding that businesses who apply for an occupation tax certificate during that window will “pay only your 2026 tax.” She said the county will waive penalties, interest and any back taxes for qualifying applicants.
The amnesty applies to operators in unincorporated Cobb County who have not previously registered with the county. Cupid framed registration as more than a compliance step, saying it "opens doors" to county resources and support intended to help businesses succeed.
The announcement urged interested businesses to apply during the two-month window and to "visit our website or call our phone number to get started today." The transcript did not include a web address or phone number; those contact details were not specified in the recorded remarks.
The amnesty runs Dec. 1, 2025, through Jan. 30, 2026. Businesses should apply for an occupation tax certificate within that period to receive the stated relief and access county business resources.
