The Business License Office for the unincorporated areas of Gilmer County is also located at the Department of Planning and Zoning.

A one-time administrative fee for new or lapsed business license applicants is $50. Other license fees are assessed each year based on the number of persons employed:

1-10 Employees: $75
11-50 Employees: $100
51-75 Employees: $125
76-150 Employees: $175
151 Employees or more: $225

The fee is not prorated. All licenses expire on December 31st of the current year.