Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL)
Department of Tax Administration
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 223
Fairfax, VA 22035
703-222-8234, option 4
http://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
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/business
Trade Name Registration
Fairfax County Circuit Court (Clerk’s Office)
4110 Chain Bridge Rd, 1st Fl., Suite 116
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-691-7320 (Main)
703-246-4904 or 703-246-4261 (Direct)
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/services/trade-name
Contractor's License
Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 104
Richmond, VA 23233
804-367-8500
Workers Compensation
VA Worker’s Compensation Commission
1000 DMV Drive
Richmond, VA 23220
877-664-2566
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
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-zoning/zoning/non-residential-use-permits
Food Service Permit
Fairfax County Health Department (Food Permit)
10777 Main Street, Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-246-2411
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/permits
Home Child Care Facility Permits, Day Care Centers
Department of Family Services – Office for Children
Division of Community Education and Provider Services
12011 Government Center Pkwy, 8th Floor
Fairfax, VA 22035
703-324-8100
Alcoholic Beverage License
Virginia ABC Board (NOVA Regional Office)
6308 Grovedale Drive
Alexandria, VA 22310
703-313-4432
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)
http://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
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
Northern Virginia Cigarette Tax Board
Northern Virginia Cigarette Tax Board
4400 Fair Lakes Court, Suite 103
Fairfax, VA 22033
703-802-0373
Swimming Pools
Fairfax County Health Department (Food Permit)
10777 Main Street, Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-246-2411
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/permits
Short-Term Daily Rental Tax
Department of Tax Administration
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 223
Fairfax, VA 22035
703-222-8234, option 4
http://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
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/business/other-county-licenses