Virginia.gov - Economic Development

Economic Development

Establishing or Registering Your Business
Complete the process to properly establish your business with local, state and federal authorities.
Unemployment Insurance
Get information on the UI requirements to do business in the State of Virginia. Unemployed can find out information on how to file for and receive temporary income support.
Corporations, Foreign (PDF)
Foreign Stock Corporations (PDF)
Foreign Non-Stock Corporations (PDF)
Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Foreign (PDF)
Limited Partnership, Foreign (PDF)
Contact Local Tax Official
Licensing: A to D
Links to Licensing Topics and Resources.
Licensing: E to H
Links to Licensing Topics and Resources.

Licensing: I to L
Links to Licensing Topics and Resources.
Licensing: M to P
Links to Licensing Topics and Resources.
Licensing: Q to T
Links to Licensing Topics and Resources.
Licensing: U to Z
Links to Licensing Topics and Resources.
Environment Permitting
From the Virginia Department of Environment Quality.
Boiler and Vessel Safety
The Boiler Safety Compliance Program, in the Department of Labor and Industry, is responsible for inspecting and certifying the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, repair and alteration of all boilers and pressure vessels in the Commonwealth. Examples of pressure vessels are air compressor tanks, water heaters, and hydro-pneumatic tanks.
Building Code, Construction, Occupancy and Zoning
Uniform Statewide Building Code, State Building Official, & State Fire Marshall.
Local Building Official, Local Zoning and Planning
Listing by Counties.
Licenses and Permits
Learn about various legal requirements by agency and by business type/activity.