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Business Tax Guidelines
A business is defined as: Any person, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity which exerts substantial efforts within the unincorporated limits of Chatham County, engages in, causes to be engaged in, and/or represents or holds out to the public to be engaged in any occupation or activity with the project of gain or benefit, either directly or indirectly. Requires a Business Tax Certificate within 30 days of commencing business activity.

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