Business, Professional & Occupational License

All businesses, including home-based enterprises and self-employed individuals, that are located or operating in Fairfax County and have gross annual receipts greater than $10,000 must have a Business, Professional & Occupational License.

Fairfax County Department of Taxation
703.222.8234
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta/business_tax.htm


Franchise Registration

Virginia requires franchisors to register with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

800.552.7945
www.scc.virginia.gov/division/srf/webpages/homepage.htm


Incorporation in Virginia

To become incorporated in Virginia, an organization must file articles of incorporation with the Virginia State Corporation Commission and pay the required fees.

866.722.2551
www.scc.virginia.gov


Employer Identification Number

The federal government generally requires all businesses to have an Employer Identification Number whether or not they have employees. The EIN is used by the Internal Revenue Service to identify taxpayers required to file various business tax returns.

800.829.1040
www.irs.gov


Employment Public Notice Requirements

Employers operating in Virginia are required by state and federal law to display certain posters at their place of employment.

Virginia Department of Labor & Industry
804.786.8011
www.doli.virginia.gov
Community Business Partnership

The CBP is a collaborative effort among several key organizations in Fairfax County to provide high-quality, professional small business services to include training, counseling and technical assistance and a referral network.

703.768.1440
www.cbponline.org



Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

The FCEDA assists small, mid-size and large companies, associations, and other organizations interested in expanding, locating or relocating operations in Fairfax County.

703.790.0600
www.fairfaxcountyeda.org


Center for Innovative Technology

CIT is a state-chartered nonprofit corporation that provides programs and services for technology researchers, technology entrepreneurs and small technology businesses.  CIT provides a full range of confidential, specialized services for technology application, process and product development and commercialization.

703.689.3000
www.cit.org