Opening/Operating a Business - Tax & Licensing

Please read this important information before submitting your business license:

• New Business License Procedures

Failure to read the above information could result in a delay of processing your application.

The following documents are required to successfully complete the Chesapeake business license application process:

• Business License Application
• Business License Addendum
• Important Notice
  
• Qualified Notice

*Required for contractors only:

• Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance
  
• Proof of State License or Exemption - Contractors

*Required for sale of prepared food, lodging, admissions, excavations, and qualified short-term rentals only:

• Special Tax Application
• Food and Beverage Tax Coupon (for July 2022 - forward)

Listed below are tax and license requirements that may apply to a business located in the City of Chesapeake.

• Registration/State Licensing
• Requirements
• Door-to-Door Vendor Permit Information
• Federal Taxes
• Virginia Taxes
• Business License Taxes
• Personal Property Taxes
• Miscellaneous Local Taxes
• Real Estate Taxes
• Business Information Sources

Victoria L. Proffitt, Commissioner of the Revenue

P.O. Box 15285
Chesapeake, VA 23328
757-382-6738
Fax: 757-382-8822

Email: bustax@cityofchesapeake.net