A Business Privilege License is required for all commercial activities within Rowan County. Selected businesses are exempted from paying a privilege license tax and are identified with NC General Statutes (Chapter 105).
Business privilege licenses are issued by the Rowan County Tax Collector's Office upon obtaining zoning approval. After the necessary information and the privilege license tax have been obtained, the licenses are generally issued within one visit to the tax department. However, extenuating circumstances may delay or prevent sameday issuance on a case by case basis.
The privilege license tax is based upon the nature of the business activity and the number of employees present at a given establishment.
The North Carolina General Statutes may also affect the tax rate.
Licenses are good for the current fiscal year only, expiring on June 30 of any given year. Renewal notices are sent via first class mail in early May.
For more information, contact the Rowan County Tax Collector's Office at (704) 216-8544