State Permits, License, and Contracts
State Occupational Permits and Licenses
Certain businesses are regulated by the Commonwealth of Virginia. In general, businesses regulated by licensing or permitting requirements are involved in areas relating to public health or safety, such as engineering, architecture, health professions, environmental hazards, building codes, and financial services such as CPA’s, real estate agents, surveyors and employment agencies.
To find out if the business you intend to start is subject to licensing by the Commonwealth of Virginia, contact the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 3600 West Broad Street, 5th Floor, Richmond, VA, 23230, (804) 367-8500 or on the Internet: www.dpor.virginia.gov
State Contractors Tradesmen Licenses
Persons, firms, or corporations engaging in the construction of new structures or new additions to existing structures, or those involved in remodeling, repair or demolition of existing structures are required to be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as being properly registered in James City County.
This requirement is applicable to (but not limited to) building contractors, residential contractors, and subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, etc). Fees for licenses vary according to the type of license issued.
For more information on state contractors licenses, contact the Virginia Board of Contractors, Tradesman Program, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 3600 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23230, (804) 367-2945 or on the Internet: www.dpor.virginia.gov
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- Unemployment Compensation and Worker’s Compensation
- State Sales Tax, Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax and Other Non-Property Taxes
- State Occupational Permits and Licenses
- State Contractors Tradesmen Licenses
- Food Manufacture and Wholesale Food Distributors
- Liquor License