Businesses
Welcome to the business taxpayers' landing page - a collection of valuable resources designed to assist new and existing business owners in navigating the City's tax processes.
Commissioner of the Revenue - Business License
The Commissioner of the Revenue assists new or existing businesses with information pertaining to business licenses, personal/business property questions and tax questions.
Business License
For new business taxpayers or license renewals, visit this page.
New Business Listings
New business listings, registered in the City of Virginia Beach, are released monthly.
Community Event License
The umbrella "Community Event" license satisfies business license requirements for all registered event vendors/merchants.
Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
In Virginia Beach, a STR is the rental of any home, accessory dwelling or room for 30 days or less.
Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOTs)
Any property operating as a STR must register annually with the Commissioner's Office and report & remit all applicable transient occupancy taxes (aka, lodging taxes) monthly.
Businesses Locating Near NAS Oceana
Your business may not be compatible with zoning regulations in NAS Oceana's Accident Potential Zone 1 (APZ-1). Please contact the Zoning Office by phone at (757) 385-8074 or visit Zoning's website before signing a lease or initializing utility service near NAS Oceana.
