Gwinnett has organizations, government agencies, advisors, and professionals who can help. The trick is knowing who to ask for what. Start here.
Before paying someone simply because you're unsure where to begin, these are two of the best places to start asking questions.
The Entrepreneur Center offers free public programming for entrepreneurs and businesses at every stage, including classes, workshops, coaching, peer learning, networking, and an incubator program.
You do not have to be an incubator member to use its public programming.
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center provides consulting, training, research, and other assistance for entrepreneurs and existing businesses.
It can be especially useful for business planning, financial questions, accessing capital, operations, and figuring out the next stage of your business.
Use Gwinnett.llc to understand the process. Use the official agency when it's time to file, register, verify, or confirm a current requirement.
LLC formation, business searches, registered-agent information, annual registrations, amendments, professional licensing, and other state business records.
Georgia Corporations Division →Business/Occupation Tax Certificates for businesses located in unincorporated Gwinnett County, plus related local licensing information.
Gwinnett Business Licensing →Georgia Tax Center registrations including applicable sales and use tax, withholding, and other state business tax accounts.
Georgia Business Tax Registration →Employer Identification Numbers, federal business taxes, employment taxes, tax classifications, and other federal tax information.
IRS Business Resources →Employer registration, unemployment insurance, tax and wage reports, recruitment services, and other employer responsibilities.
Georgia Employer Resources →Find licensing requirements, apply for or renew professional licenses, and verify whether a professional is currently licensed.
Georgia Professional Licensing →If your business is in unincorporated Gwinnett, the County handles the Business/Occupation Tax Certificate. If you're inside a municipality, you'll generally work with that city instead.
You don't necessarily need professional help for every filing. But the right advisor can be valuable when a decision affects ownership, taxes, contracts, liability, employees, or significant money.
Useful for operating agreements, multiple owners, contracts, liability questions, trademarks, acquisitions, disputes, and other legal issues.
Search the State Bar of Georgia Lawyer Directory →Useful for choosing tax treatment, estimated taxes, S-corporation questions, payroll, deductions, planning, and understanding the tax consequences of business decisions.
Find a CPA Through the Georgia Society of CPAs →Useful for building a clean bookkeeping system, reconciling accounts, organizing transactions, producing reports, and keeping records usable throughout the year.
Useful for understanding general liability, professional liability, property, commercial auto, workers' compensation, and other coverage appropriate to your business.
Verify a Georgia Insurance License →In addition to startup assistance, the Center offers peer learning, roundtables, classes, workshops, and networking.
See Entrepreneur Center Programs →Networking, events, local business connections, programs, advocacy, and a searchable Greater Gwinnett business directory.
Visit the Gwinnett Chamber →Workshops and educational programs covering topics that range from startup fundamentals to finance, operations, marketing, and business growth.
View Gwinnett SBDC Resources →The Georgia Department of Economic Development connects businesses with entrepreneurship programs, mentoring, financing resources, and growth opportunities around the state.
Explore Georgia Small Business Support →You don't need every resource on this page. Start with the problem immediately in front of you.
GwinnettBusiness.com is being built as a broader resource for starting, running, and growing a business in Gwinnett County.