These licenses, permits and taxes are supplemental to the regulations for all Fairfax County businesses, as outlined on the preceding pages.

Business-Specific Licenses, Permits and Taxes

In addition to the requirements to establish a business (Step 2: Registration), obtaining a business license and professional certifications (Step 3: Licenses and Taxes), and obtaining a permit for the location of your business (Step 4: Location), there may be unique requirements for certain business types.

• Businesses which Offer Short-Term Daily Rentals
• Camps, Summer Camps and Camp Grounds
• Canvassers, Peddlers, Promotors and Solicitors
• Charitable Organizations
• Food Establishments
• Short-Term Lodgings (Airbnb, VRBO, Flipkey, etc.)

Business-Specific Guides

New guides are continually added. If you don’t see your business type, feel free to contact BizEX to discuss your business model.