In Union County, most businesses must obtain a business license and report their gross receipts to the County Clerk on a yearly basis. The exceptions are businesses that pay the Professional Privilege Tax, manufacture products for the disabled, or gross less than $3,000.00 annually.
After the first 30 days of operation, a new business has an additional 30 days to obtain a license. The fee for a business license is $20.00. Applications can be completed in the County Clerk's office or by mail.
To receive an application, please call the office at 865-992-8043. The completed application and $20 fee can be returned by mail to:
Pam Ailor, Union County Clerk
901 Main Street, Ste. 119
Maynardville, TN 37807
Note: When a business closes or transfers ownership, the owner must close out that business license with the County Clerk's office, and any outstanding taxes must be paid in full. If this step has not been completed, the new owner can be liable for the outstanding taxes that were incurred by the previous owner.
Businesses that need a Sales Tax Number may contact the Tennessee Department of Revenue at 865-594-6101. The office is located on Henley Street in Knoxville.
