2. Obtain any building permits from Fred Fix, Building Inspector. This will include remodeling, signs, etc. (540-261-8635)

3. Visit Chris Coleman, Clerk of the Circuit Court, to register your trade name. The fee is $10 to register your name. (540-261-8627)

4. Bring your receipt from the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Zoning Administrator to the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office. We will ask for:
            A. Your name and the business name
            B. Business mailing address
            C. Business location address
            D. Business phone number
            E. Federal identification number (forms for applying are
                available in our office) or your social security number
            F. A realistic estimate of your gross receipts for the first year
                of business.
            G. Photo identification.

Your license fee will be based on your gross receipts and the rate for your business classification. A minimum license in the city is $30.

SALES, MEALS & LODGING, WITHHOLDING, LITTER & TIRE TAXES

You must register with the Virginia Department of Taxation for a Sales Tax Number. Forms can be downloaded at http://www.tax.virginia.gov/

You must register for the local meals and lodging tax with Tim Dudley, Finance Director. (540-261-8614)

PROFESSIONAL & OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE

Contractors, barbers, cosmetologist, real estate agents, auctioneers etc. must be registered through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Licenses. The web address is: www.state.va.us/dpor or you may call (804-367-8500) for more information.

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Any inquiries for public water and sewer, refuse collection and curb and gutter need to be directed to the Utility Department at 540-261-8630.