All businesses, according to Ordinances No. 38,573, must purchase a business license before commencing operation, this includes home based businesses.

The cost is based on gross receipts; however, tax rates may vary according to the business category. Licenses expire December 31st each year and must be renewed by March 1st of the following year.

Location:
Commissioner of the Revenue, City Hall Building (810 Union St), 1st floor, west wing, window 8, Norfolk, VA 23510

Contact:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Telephone: (757) 441-2270
Facsimile: (757) 441-1286

Requirements:

• Identification (Picture ID/Peddlers only)
• Lease - (Zoning approval of address-$15.00 fee - Contact 664-4752)
• Corporate Charter (if applicable)
• Register Trade Name ($10.00 fee - Contact Circuit Court 664-4580)
• Meal Tax Bond (food establishment-fees vary - Contact 441-2784)
• Permits (if applicable-fees vary)
• Estimate of gross receipts to December 31st
• Recommended to call office for complete details
• Home Occupancy License - (Contact Zoning 664-4752)

Fees:

Where applicable, fees vary. See above "Requirements"

Other:
Applicant must apply in person. Allow at least one hour to complete the application process. When paying by check, bring a separate check for each process.