Virginia Business License

Business License Application 

Every person applying for a business license shall obtain a letter of Zoning Approval from the Zoning Administrator or County Planner stating that the business location is properly zoned for its intended use by such business. $10.00 Fee

Mail. 

The license tax is assessed on the estimation of gross receipts + $15.00.

Refrence Fee Schedule. 

Dependent on gross reciepts for calender year. 

See Fee Schedule. 

Annually by March 1.

(Ord. No. O-96-5, § I, 12-3-96; Ord. No. O-12-2, 3-20-12)

Online

Fee based on the estimate of gross annual receipts.

Online

Fee based on actual gross annual receipts.

Annually by March 1.

Business License Registration Application 

Mail or email comrev@co.augusta.va.us

Fee determined by gross reciepts. 

Renewal form is mailed. 

Mail or email comrev@co.augusta.va.us (by February 14)

Fee determined by gross reciepts. 

Annually by March 1. 

Application for Business License

Based on estimated gross receipts.

Based on gross receipts.

Annually by March 1.

Renewal forms are mailed in early January.

Business License Registration Application 

1. Register the Business Entity
2. Visit the Permit Center (One Stop Shop)
3. Submit the Completed Application with your tax payment and all Necessary approvals and documentation

Mail

Fee determined by business type. See tax details here

If you have purchased the business and as a condition of the sale you acquired the liabilities and assets, you are entitled to transfer thebusiness license from the old to the new business by completing a Request for Transfer of City Business License form. The form must benotarized and submitted along with the business license application. You must provide a copy of the signed and dated purchase agreement
detailing the terms and conditions of the sale. This agreement should specifically relate to the sale of assets and liabilities

• If Partnership, provide on a separate sheet of paper the names and addresses of all partners.
• If Corporation, provide name and address of Registered Agent.
•  If LLC, provide member’s name and social security number.

Online

Fee determined by business type. See tax details here. 

Annually by March 1

Business License Registration Application 

Mail 

Fee determined by gross recipets. See application for more details. 

Business License Renewal Application 

Mail 

Fee determined by gross recipets. See application for more details. 

Annually by March 1. 

Business License Application

E-mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and estimated gross receipts.

• Business License Addendum
• Important Notice
• Qualified Notice
• Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance, if applicable
• Virginia State Contractor's License or Exemption, if applicable
• Solar Energy Policy, if applicable
• Special Tax Application, if applicable

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts.

Annually by March 1

Renewal notices with instructions will mailed at the beginning of the calendar year

Business License Application

Mail or online.

Fees vary by gross receipts.

Online

Fees vary by gross receipts. Use the Business Tax Calculator to calculate your fee.

Annually by March 1.

Online

Determined by estimated gross receipets. 

New businesses must apply for a license prior to beginning business and pay the tax or fee within 30 days of the start of business

• All persons or entities conducting business in the City must contact the Codes Compliance Department to determine if a Certificate of Use and Occupancy is required.
• Contractors should contact the Codes Compliance Department for bonding and permit information.
• Business Classification Information (BCI) Form (PDF)
• Corporations, Limited Liability Corporations, and General Partnerships are required to complete a List of Partners Form (PDF).
• All Contractors must complete a Workers’ Compensation Form and provide a list of all subcontractors (PDF) each tax year.

Online

Fee determined by gross reciepts. 

Annually by March 1. 

New Business License Application

Mail

Businesses with gross receipts greater than or equal to $5,000, but less than $100,000, pay only the $30 license fee. Businesses with receipts less than $5,000 pay no fee

Business License Renewal Application

Mail

Determined by business type and gross receipts. See the application for more details. 

Annually by March 1.

 New Business Application 

Mail 

Determined by estimated gross reciepts. 

• Business Licenses will not be issued until all steps have been completed and appropriate documentation is attached to your application
• Zoning Ceritfication 
• Provide documentation from the State Corporation Commission if Incorporating
• Register DBA/Trade name with the State Corporation Commission
• Apply for Federal ID number if desired with the IRS (required for legal business entities)
• Provide proof of residency
• Attach complete listing of all equipment used in the business with purchase year and price. Provide separate listing of all equipment leased to the business with name and address of the Lessor.
• Register with the Virginia Department of Taxation (804)367-8037 or www.tax.virginia.gov (Sales and use tax, withholding tax, etc.) When registering you will use Salem’s FIPS code: 51775
• Provide certificate of state licensure for all occupations required to do so by the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (contractors, cosmetologists, real estate agents, etc.) www.dpor.virginia.gov , Virginia Department of Health (medicine, nursing, massage, etc.) www.vdh.virginia.gov or any other State Agency.
• Provide Health Department documentation if serving food
• Provide approved seats information from Alcoholic Beverage Commission if serving alcohol
• Register for meals and lodging tax with the City of Salem Commissioner’s Office
• Register for Admissions Tax or Short-Term Rental with the City of Salem Commissioner’s Office
• Receive approval from the Department of Social Services for adult care services or childcare for more than 5 children
• Register for Worker’s Compensation Insurance with the Worker’s Compensation Commission
• Register with Virginia Employment Commission for Virginia Unemployment Tax

Business License Renewal Application 

Online

Determined by gross reciepts. 

Annually by March 1. 

Business License Registration Application

Mail 

Determined by business type. See application for more details. 

Business License Renewal Application 

Mail 

Fee determined by business type. See application for more details. 

Annually by March 1. 

Business License Registration Application

Mail

Fee is determined by gross receipts.

Mailed prior to due date.

Mail

Fee is determined by gross receipts.

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year, and renewals must be filed by March 1st.

Business License Registration Application 

Mail 

Determined by estimated gross reciepts. 

• State Corporation Commission (SCC) Certificate -If you are operating a Corporation, LLC or similar entity in Virginia, it must be registered with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. A copy of your certificate is needed.
• Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name - Must be completed by anyone using an assumed name, DBA ("doing business as") or T/A ("trading as") business name. Effective January 1, 2020 all Certificates of Assumed or Fictitious Name should be filed with the State Corporation Commission in the Office of the Clerk on a form prescribed by the Commission. A copy of your certificate is needed. 
• Home Occupation application - Every business without a fixed commercial or professional location must complete this form. Applications must be approved by the Zoning Administrator, prior to submitting your business license application. 
• Zoning Permit application -  Must be completed by businesses who have a store front. Applications must be approved by the Zoning Administrator, prior to submitting your business license application. 
• Government-Issued Identification

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Mail 

Determined by gross reciepts. 

Annually by March 1. 

• State Corporation Commission (SCC) Certificate -If you are operating a Corporation, LLC or similar entity in Virginia, it must be registered with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. A copy of your certificate is needed.
• Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name - Must be completed by anyone using an assumed name, DBA ("doing business as") or T/A ("trading as") business name. Effective January 1, 2020 all Certificates of Assumed or Fictitious Name should be filed with the State Corporation Commission in the Office of the Clerk on a form prescribed by the Commission. A copy of your certificate is needed.
• Home Occupation application - Every business without a fixed commercial or professional location must complete this form. Applications must be approved by the Zoning Administrator, prior to submitting your business license application.
• Zoning Permit application -  Must be completed by businesses who have a store front. Applications must be approved by the Zoning Administrator, prior to submitting your business license application.
• Government-Issued Identification

Business License Application 

Mail

$50 filing fee or rate determined by rate schedule if estimated gross receipts are above $100,000. 

Mail. Renewals forms will be sent to the last mailing address provided to this office. 

$50 filing fee or rate determined by rate schedule if estimated gross receipts are above $100,000. 

Annually by March 1.

The penalty for late filing is $10.00 or 10% of the tax whichever is greater

Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) Application

Fee is based on gross receipts estimate for first year.

• Businesses classified as “Architects” and “Professional Engineers” must submit one of the following items when applying for or renewing their Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) with Fairfax County:
  • a copy of their state professional license, or
  • a written statement, supported by an affidavit, that they are not subject to licensure as an architect or professional engineer
• Affidavit for Exemption from State Licensing Requirement—for Contractors, Architects, and Engineers (if applicable) 

Fee is based on reported gross receipts.

Annually by March 1.

A renewal application will be mailed in January.

Business License Registration Application 

Online

Determined by business type. 

Business License Renewal Application

Online

Determined by business type. 

Annually by June 30. 

Online

Variable, based on gross receipts and type of business.

Online

Variable, based on gross receipts and type of business.

Annually by March 1st.

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and estimated gross receipts. See the Business License Rates schedule. There is a minimum fee of $20. 

• State of Virginia Contractor License, if applicable
• State of Virginia Alcoholic Beverage License, if applicable
• Greene County Health Permit, if applicable
• Zoning Certification, if applicable
• Sign Permits, if applicable
• Building Permits, if applicable
• Home Occupation Permit, if applicable
• Special Use Permit, if applicable

Business License Application (Renewal)

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts. See the Business License Rates schedule. There is a minimum fee of $20. 

Annually by March 1

Renewals not submitted by June 1 will incur a penalty of 10% of the total amount due

• State of Virginia Contractor License, if applicable
• State of Virginia Alcoholic Beverage License, if applicable
• Greene County Health Permit, if applicable
• Zoning Certification, if applicable
• Sign Permits, if applicable
• Home Occupation Permit, if applicable
• Special Use Permit, if applicable

Business License Application  

Mail.

The license fee is based on the estimate of gross receipts from starting date through December 31.

The license fee is based on the previous year's gross receipts from January 1 to December 31 + annual license tax category. 

Annually before March 1.

Applications can be obtained by fax or mail

Mail 

Fee determined by gross reciepts. 

Applications can be obtained by mail or fax. 

Mail 

Fee determined by gross reciepts. 

Annally by April 1. 

Online

Fees depend on business services and gross receipts. See the Business Tax Rates schedule for details.

Online

Fees depend on business services and gross receipts. See the Business Tax Rates schedule for details.

Annually by March 1.

Business Application

Mail

The cost of the business license requires an estimate for the first partial and the subsequent first full calendar year of operation in the City. Those estimates will be adjusted (+ or -) for actual gross receipts at renewal.

The City of Harrisonburg employs a tier system for gross receipts $100,000 and less:

$10,000 or under in gross receipts = $0 (However, a license IS still required, even though there is no fee).

$10,001 - $25,000 = $25 fee.

$25,001 - $100,000 = $100 fee.

Annually by March 1.

Business License Application

Fee is based on gross receipts.

Fee is based on gross receipts.

Annually by December 31.

Renewal forms are mailed to the address listed on the initial application annually.

Business/Occupational License Application

Fees vary by annual gross receipts.

Business Renewal Application

Fees vary by annual gross receipts.

Annually by March 1.

BPOL Application

Fees are based on estimated gross receipts. There is a $20 minimum fee.

• Business Emergency Contact Form (if applicable)
• Certificate of Workers Compensation (if applicable)
• Commercial Location Information Form (if applicable)
• Corporation Attachment (if applicable)
• LLC Attachment (if applicable)
• Partnership Attachment (if applicable)

BPOL Renewal

Fees are based on annual gross receipts. There is a $20 minimum fee.

Annually by March 1.

• A copy of your federal tax return or other supporting documentation verifying the gross receipts reported

Online

$30 (except for out-of-county contractors who pay based on an estimate of first-year receipts)

Online

Renewal fee is based on the prior year's actual gross receipts.

Annually by March 1.

Online

Fee based upon your estimate of total gross receipts from the day the business opens to December 31 of the same year.

Online

Based on gross annual receipts.

Annually by December 31.

Business License Application 

Mail or online. 

Licenses are based on estimated gross receipts from business beginning date to December 31 of that year.

Annually by March 1.

 Once in business for a full calendar year, the business license renewal is based on the prior year's gross receipts. 

Due annually by March 1.

The Code of Virginia Title 58.1-3700.1

Business License Registration Application

Mail 

• Fees are determinde by gross reciepts. 
  • Businesses with gross receipts between $1,000 and $25,000 will pay a $25.00 license fee.
  • Businesses with gross receipts between $25,001 and $50,000 will pay a $50.00 license fee.
  • Businesses with gross receipts over $50,000 pay on a rate per $100 based on the particular business classification

• Attach a copy of your Zoning Approval form from the Department of Community Development and Code Compliance (if applicable). Phone Number: (804) 722-8678
• Attach a copy of your receipt from the State Corporation Commission where you registered your Limited Liability Corporation, Corporation, and/or your assumed or fictitious business name.
• Contractors: Attach a copy of your DPOR state license, along with a completed Contractor’s Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Insurance form.

Mail 

• Fees are determined by gross reciepts.
  • Businesses with gross receipts between $1,000 and $25,000 will pay a $25.00 license fee.
  • Businesses with gross receipts between $25,001 and $50,000 will pay a $50.00 license fee.
  • Businesses with gross receipts over $50,000 pay on a rate per $100 based on the particular business classification.

Annually by March 1. 

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and estimated gross receipts. There is no license tax for businesses with estimated gross receipts of less than $500,000.

New businesses must apply and remit payment in full within 30 days of the business start date. After 30 days, include a late filing penalty of 10% and daily interest calculated at a rate of 10% per annum. 

• IRS letter
• Trade Name Registration, if applicable
• Final Zoning and Occupancy approval, if applicable
• Home Occupation Certificate or Home Employment Certificate, if applicable
• Partnership Agreement with State Corporation Commission, if applicable
• Corporate Charter with State Corporation Commission, if applicable
• State License, if applicable
• Virginia Class A, B, or C Contractors License, if applicable
• Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance Form 61-A, if applicable

Business License Application (Renewal)

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts. There is no license tax for businesses with annual gross receipts of less than $500,000.

Annually by March 1

Renewals submitted after March 1 will incur a late filing penalty of 10% and daily interest calculated at a rate of 10% per annum

• IRS letter
• Trade Name Registration, if applicable
• Partnership Agreement with State Corporation Commission, if applicable
• Corporate Charter with State Corporation Commission, if applicable
• State License, if applicable
• Virginia Class A, B, or C Contractors License, if applicable
• Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance Form 61-A, if applicable

Standard Application

Fees are based on annual gross receipts. There is a $20 minimum fee.

Standard Application (Renewal)

Fees are based on annual gross receipts. There is a $20 minimum fee.

Annually by March 1.

Business Application 

Please bring the (1) Fictitious Name registration receipt (if applicable), (2) the APPROVED Zoning
Compliance Checklist and (3) the completed Business License Application (also approved by Community
Development) to the Commissioner of the Revenue's office

Mail.

Initial registration is dependent on the estimate of gross receipts.

If the estimate is less than $134,999, the license will cost $50 which is the minimum yearly fee. If, however, the estimate is greater than $134,999 a tax rate will be applied to your estimate. 

New businesses must obtain a license within 30 days after the commencement of operations. 

$50.00 Anually. 

Annually by March 1.

The majority of the license taxes are levied on the basis of gross receipts.

Business License Application

Mail or fax

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts with a $30 minimum

Business License Application

Mail or fax

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts with a $30 minimum

Annually by March 1.

Any new business must contact the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office for an application.

Mail 

Business license fees are based upon gross receipts and the tax rate imposed varies according to category. Anyone conducting a business with gross receipts over $1,000 may be required to obtain a business license. Out-of-county contractors with a total of over $25,000 gross receipts in Surry County may be required to obtain a business license. New business licenses must be obtained through the Commissioner's Office.

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Business license fees are based upon gross receipts and the tax rate imposed varies according to category. Anyone conducting a business with gross receipts over $1,000 may be required to obtain a business license. Out-of-county contractors with a total of over $25,000 gross receipts in Surry County may be required to obtain a business license. New business licenses must be obtained through the Commissioner's Office.

Annually by March 1. 

Business License Application

Mail

$30 license fee + additional fees that vary based on the nature of the business and estimated gross receipts. See the Business License Rates/Fees schedule here.

• Home Occupation Approval, if applicable
• Business Occupancy Approval, if applicable
• Schedule of Partners and Corporate officers, if applicable
• State of Virginia Contractor License, if applicable
  • Contractors must also provide their Certificate of Liability Insurance

Online

$30 license fee + fees that vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts. See the Business License Rates/Fees schedule here.

Annually by March 1

• State of Virginia Contractor License, if applicable
  • Contractors must also provide their Certificate of Liability Insurance

Forms are not currently available online. Call Business Services to request one be sent via email or apply in person.

Mail or in-person

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts

Annually by May 31

Renewal notices with instructions will be mailed out to the license holders in April

Business License Application

Mail or fax

Fee is based upon estimated gross receipts 

All new businesses must see the Town of Wytheville Building Official which will verify zoning and building safety codes and issue a certificate of occupancy

Business License Application (Renewal)

Mail, fax, or online

Fee is based on the priors year's gross receipts

Annually by May 1.

• A penalty of 10% of the license tax or $10, whichever is greater, is applied if the license is not renewed by May 1
• Interest on the amount due at the rate of 10% per Annum will also be added after May 15

Renewal notices and information regarding online renewal applications are mailed in March

Copy of the prior year's Federal Income Tax Return, Page 1 of Schedule C, Form 1065, Form 1120-S, or Form 1120, or a statement from your bookkeeper/CPA

Business License Application - New Businesses

Fees vary by estimated gross receipts.

Business License Application - Renewals

Fees vary by annual gross receipts.

Annually by March 1.

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and estimated gross receipts.

• Restrictions for Use of Home form, if applicable
• Fire Code Permit form, if applicable
• Notarized Architect Engineer Affidavit, if applicable
• Notarized Contractor Affidavit, if applicable
• Notarized Email Correspondence Affidavit, if applicable
• Worker's Compensation Liability Insurance Certification

Business License Renewal Form

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts.

Annually by March 1

Business License Application 

Mail or fax. 

If you have not been in business for one full calendar year, you must provide your prior
year gross receipts (if any), AND you must estimate the total gross receipts expected for the current calendar year.

Due by March 1st of the current calendar year.

10% late filing penalty.

Fee based on gross reciepts through one calender year. 

5-7 business days. 

Annually by March 1.