Business License Changes
If your business grossed less than $100,000 in the 2023 fiscal year, your business should be considered a “Minimal Activity License” per a law change in Public Chapter 377 (2023)If this applies to your business, click read more below to learn what you need to do.
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Business Tax
Business Tax
We issue Standard Business Licenses (businesses that gross over $100,000) and Minimal Activity Licenses (businesses that gross between $3,000-$99,999). Most businesses located in Wilson County who gross or expect to gross over $3000 annually are required to have a business license.
Please note that if your business is located within Mt. Juliet, Lebanon or Watertown city limits you are required to also get a license with the city your business is located in.
All Standard Licenses are renewed through the TN Dept of Revenue.
Options to Apply for Business License
- Apply online by clicking here. Once it is processed we will mail you your business license.
- Print and mail your application with your $15 check to the Wilson County Clerk. Click here for application form.
Renewals
Standard Business Licenses – To be renewed through the TN Dept of Revenue by clicking here.
Minimal Activity Licenses – Can be renewed over the phone, by mail or online by clicking here.
Checks should be made payable to Jim Goodall Wilson County Clerk. Completed applications can be mailed to:
Jim Goodall, Wilson County Clerk
129 S. College St.
Lebanon, TN 37087
Fees
$15 Cash or Check
$15.59 Credit/Debit
$16.36 Online (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, and Discover accepted)
Transient Vendor License
A person/business selling new merchandise to the public on a temporary basis of time and does not have a permanent location in Tennessee where business is conducted would qualify as a transient vendor.
A transient vendor can be a Tennessee resident or an out-of-state resident. Transient vendors are required to obtain a 14-day permit from our office prior to the event date in order to legally conduct business in Wilson County.
If your permit expires prior to the scheduled ending date, a new permit will need to be obtained for an additional 14 days.
Fees
$50.00
Switching to Minimal Business License
As the business owner, you are responsible for contacting our office to inform us that you will change from a Standard to a Minimal license.
You MUST send an E-Mail to our office requesting this change and for documentation purposes to the email: [email protected]
Please include your business name and Local Account Number found on your license. You will receive a response when we have processed this change.
Quick Links
Your Location for County Business Tax
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South College St.
129 South College St.
Lebanon, TN 37087
Phone: 615-444-0314 ext 3
Hours
By appointment only.
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