Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL)

Department of Tax Administration
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 223
Fairfax, VA 22035

703-222-8234, option 4

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/business

Business Return of Tangible Personal Property Machinery and Tools (BPP)

Department of Tax Administration
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 223
Fairfax, VA 22035

703-222-8234, option 4

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/business

Trade Name Registration

Virginia State Corporation Commission

804-371-9733

https://www.scc.virginia.gov/

Contractor's License

Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 104
Richmond, VA 23233

804-367-8500

https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/

Workers Compensation

VA Worker’s Compensation Commission
1000 DMV Drive
Richmond, VA 23220

877-664-2566

https://workcomp.virginia.gov/

Department of Public Works and Environment Services (DPWES) - Land Disturbance and Post Occupancy Branch

Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
12055 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 334
Fairfax, VA 22035

703-324-1300

Non-Residential Use Permit (non-Rup) Home Occupational

Department of Planning and Zoning (Permit and Review)
12055 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 250
Fairfax, VA 22035

703-222-1082

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/landdevelopment/permit-library/non-rup

Food Service Permit

Fairfax County Health Department (Food Permit)
10777 Main Street, Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22030

703-246-2411

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/permits

Home Child Care Facility Permits, Day Care Centers

Neighborhood and Community Services - Early Childhood Programs and Services
Community Education and Provider Services
Pennino Building
12011 Government Center Pkwy, 8th Floor
Fairfax, VA 22035

703-324-8100

ncsceps@fairfaxcounty.gov

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/ceps/become-a-family-child-care-provider

Alcoholic Beverage License

Virginia ABC Board (NOVA Regional Office)
6308 Grovedale Drive
Alexandria, VA 22310

703-313-4432

https://www.abc.virginia.gov/

Certificate of Authority for Corporations and Partnership

Virginia State Corporation Commission
Tyler Building
1300 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219

800-552-7945 or 804-371-9733 (Clerk’s Office)

https://www.scc.virginia.gov/clk/formfee.aspx

Employer ID Number (EIN)

Internal Revenue Service
7980 Science Application Court
Vienna, VA 22182

800-829-1040 or 800-829-4933 (Business)

703-336-4029

https://www.irs.gov/

Taxi and Solicitors Licenses

Department of Taxi and Solicitors Licenses
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 127
Fairfax, VA 22035

703-324-5966

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cableconsumer/csd/regulation-licensing

Retail Use & Sales Tax

The Retail Use & Sales Tax is administered by the Virginia Department of Taxation (VTAX). Every individual, partnership, corporation, etc., who engages as a business retail dealer in Virginia must register with VTAX. Retail businesses are required to collect the retail sales tax, file reports and pay taxes either monthly or quarterly, depending upon the volume of business. For more information, contact:

Virginia Department of Taxation (VTAX)
Attention: Customer Service
P.O. Box 1115
Richmond, VA 23218-1115
Phone: 804-367-8037

Other Sales and Use Tax

Northern Virginia Cigarette Tax Board

Northern Virginia Cigarette Tax Board
4400 Fair Lakes Court, Suite 103
Fairfax, VA 22033

703-802-0373

http://www.nvctb.org/

Swimming Pools

Fairfax County Health Department (Food Permit)
10777 Main Street, Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22030

703-246-2411

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/permits/pools

Short-Term Daily Rental Tax

Department of Tax Administration
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 223
Fairfax, VA 22035

703-222-8234, option 4

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/business/short-term-daily-rental-tax

Other County Licenses

Department of Tax Administration
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 223
Fairfax, VA 22035

703-222-8234, option 4

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/business/other-county-licenses