# 27 C.F.R. § 479.38 (2026): Engaging in business at more than one location

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_38

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 479.38 (2026)
- **Heading:** Engaging in business at more than one location
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 479: MACHINE GUNS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND CERTAIN OTHER FIREARMS / Subpart D: Special (Occupational) Taxes / § 479.38: § 479.38   Engaging in business at more than one location.

## Text

A person shall pay the special (occupational) tax for each location where he engages in any business taxable under 26 U.S.C. 5801. However, a person paying a special (occupational) tax covering his principal place of business may utilize other locations solely for storage of firearms without incurring special (occupational) tax liability at such locations. A manufacturer, upon the single payment of the appropriate special (occupational) tax, may sell firearms, if such firearms are of his own manufacture, at the place of manufacture and at his principal office or place of business if no such firearms, except samples, are kept at such office or place of business. When a person changes the location of a business for which he has paid the special (occupational) tax, he will be liable for another such tax unless the change is properly registered with the Chief, National Firearms Act Branch for the region in which the special tax stamp was issued, as provided in § 479.46.
[36 FR 14256, Aug. 3, 1971. Redesignated at 40 FR 16835, Apr. 15, 1975, and amended by T.D. ATF-48, 44 FR 55842, Sept. 28, 1979; T.D. ATF-251, 52 FR 19334, May 22, 1987; T.D. ATF-271, 53 FR 17551, May 17, 1988; ATF 2013R-9F, 79 FR 46693, Aug. 11, 2014]

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 479.31 (2026) § 479.31   Liability for tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_31.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.32 (2026) § 479.32   Special (occupational) tax rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_32.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.32a (2026) § 479.32a   Reduced rate of tax for small importers and manufacturers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_32a.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.33 (2026) § 479.33   Special exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_33.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.34 (2026) § 479.34   Special tax registration and return.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_34.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.35 (2026) § 479.35   Employer identification number.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_35.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.36 (2026) § 479.36   The special tax stamp, receipt for special (occupational) taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_36.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.37 (2026) § 479.37   Certificates in lieu of stamps lost or destroyed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_37.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.38 (2026) § 479.38   Engaging in business at more than one location.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_38.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.39 (2026) § 479.39   Engaging in more than one business at the same location.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_39.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.40 (2026) § 479.40   Partnership liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_40.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.41 (2026) § 479.41   Single sale.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_41.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.42 (2026) § 479.42   Changes through death of owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_42.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 479.43 (2026) § 479.43   Changes through bankruptcy of owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P479_S479_43.md)

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