Resources for Virginia Small Businesses
Not an exhaustive list, but a good starting point for those wanting to start a business in Virginia. Need assitance? Please give us a call!
Virginia Requirements for Starting Your Business
Virginia State Corporation Commission – Open For Business
- Use this site to form your Virginia business.
- https://www.scc.virginia.gov/pages/Businesses
Aspiring Entreprenuer
- Guide to starting a business in Virginia.
- https://bos.sbsd.virginia.gov/Home/AspiringEntrepreneur
Get Your Employer Identification Number
IRS
- Click the Apply Online Now button in Step 3 to register for an EIN. Only takes a couple of minutes and your EIN is provided as soon as you are done.
- https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online
Virginia Taxation
Department of Taxation
- After registering your business, you may need to register with the Virginia Department of Taxation.
- https://www.tax.virginia.gov/register-business-virginia
Licensing
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
- https://www.sbsd.virginia.gov/about-us/
- Great advice. Helps applying for certifications for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM).
ADA Compliance
With Disabilities Act – A Primer for Small Business
Additional Resources
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
