Revenue Division & Business Licensing
- Licensing, Taxes & Business Support
Helping You Get Down to Business
The City of Demopolis Revenue Division is committed to supporting the local business community by providing guidance, resources, and responsive service to new and existing businesses. The division is responsible for issuing business licenses, collecting various taxes, and assisting business owners with local revenue requirements.
Revenue Division
- Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Phone: 334-289-0577
- Email: revenue@demopolisal.gov
Business License Applications
Businesses physically located within the City Limits of Demopolis or in the police jurisdiction must be licensed by both the City of Demopolis and by the State of Alabama.
Business licenses are required and the cost for the business license is based on the type of business plus a $14.00 issuance fee. Please contact the Revenue Department for the cost of the business license.
New Business Licenses
Contact Julius Rembert, Building Official, at 334-289-0577 or email julius.rembert@demopolisal.gov.
Existing Business Licenses
Contact the Revenue Clerk at 334-289-0577 or email revenue@demopolisal.gov.
Taxes
The Revenue Division collects taxes outlined below. For questions regarding these taxes, please email the Revenue Clerk at revenue@demopolisal.gov.
City Taxes
- Gas Tax
- Tobacco Tax
- Auto Sales & Rental Tax (contact revenue@demopolisal.gov for payment instructions)
- Liquor, Beer & Wine Tax (contact revenue@demopolisal.gov for payment instructions)
State of Alabama Business Taxes
- Sales & Seller’s Use Tax
- Consumer Use Tax
- Rental Tax
- Lodging Tax
City Sales Tax Rates
- 10% Total Sales Tax
- 4% State of Alabama
- 3% City of Demopolis
- 3% Marengo County
At this time, the City of Demopolis does not collect tax in our Police Jurisdiction.