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Important Note:
To obtain a Business License, you MUST first obtain the proper Zoning Permit. Contact the Zoning Administration Office at (804) 646-6340 to obtain a permit application or have any questions regarding the permit process answered.
Download the Business License Application(2009)*
Download the Contractor's Certification of Workers' Compensation (Must be completed by contractors prior to obtaining or renewing a business license)
Owners of businesses within the
Richmond City limits are required to obtain a Richmond business license
annually. The business license identifies the business and serves as base for
imposing business taxes. New businesses in the City must obtain a license
within 30 days of the date of opening. Before you make the business license
renewal, you must obtain your "Certificate of Zoning Compliance". Call
community development at (804) 646-6340.
Submit Business License Renewal with Appropriate Materials To:
Division of License, Assessment and Tax Audit
900 E. Broad Street, Room 103
Richmond, VA 23219
Please print the form on white paper, sign it and enclose all required
documents to help us process your application in a timely manner. If you need
further instructions, please call (804) 646-5690.
Steps To Completing Your Business License Renewal
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If the Business Is New In 2009:
To determine the basis, indicate the estimate of expected gross receipts, fees,
contracts, earnings, etc., from date business opened to December 31, 2009.
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If the Business Began on or before January 15, 2009:
To determine the basis amount, indicate the actual 2008 gross receipts, fees,
contracts, earnings, etc.
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If the Business Began After January 15, 2009:
To determine the basis amount, indicate an estimate of expected 2009 gross
receipts, fees, contracts, earnings, etc.
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Calculating Total Tax:
Enter the Total Gross Receipts In the Basis Column on the renewal form.
To calculate the tax:
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If basis is less than $5,000, no tax or fee is due.
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If basis is between $5,000 and $99,999.99, only $30.00 fee is
due.
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If basis is $100,000 or more, multiply basis by tax rate to determine amount
due.
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The total tax or fee due will be calculated based on amount(s) recorded in the
basis column.
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Payment:
Return the renewal with your payment payable to the City of Richmond by March
3, 2008. The renewal must be signed in order for the license to be valid.
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Special Cases - to determine gross receipts for:
Wholesale Merchants - Use purchases to determine basis.
Gas Station Operators - Deduct excise tax, State, and Federal gasoline taxes
from gross receipts to determine basis.
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2008 Business License Tax Rates
On Gross Receipts of $100,000 or more
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Professional Service $0.58 per $100
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Personal Service $0.36 per $100
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Retail Merchant $0.20 per $100
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Wholesale Merchant (Based On Purchases) $0.22 per $100
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Contractor $0.19 per $100
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Repair Service $0.36 per $100
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Restaurant (Health Permit Required) $0.36 per $100
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Flat Rate Fees
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Beer & Wine $75 (flat fee)
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Mixed Beverages (Based On Seating Capacity)
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1 - 100 seats $200 (flat fee)
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101 - 150 seats $350 (flat fee)
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over 150 seats $500 (flat fee)
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Itinerant Merchant $500 (flat fee)
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Peddlers & Sidewalk Vendors** $225 (flat fee)
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($300,000 Liability Insurance Coverage Required)
Renewal License:
Business License Tax payments are due by March 2, 2009. However, with the
exception of flat rate license taxes or fees, if your tax due exceeds $50, you
may elect to pay in two equal parts. The second half payment is due on or
before June 15, 2009.
All Flat Rate Licenses must be paid in full by March 2,
2009.
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New Businesses - License taxes are payable in full within
30 days of the begin date of the business.
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Itinerant Merchant and Vendor Licenses for
special events are due in full prior
to the begin date of the event.
FOR CLASSIFICATIONS NOT LISTED OR OTHER TAX ASSISTANCE, CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER CARE CENTER
AT (804) 646-5690
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