Town of Vienna, Virginia, Town Government .

How To Get Started:

Owner's Guide to Starting a Business in Town

Use this guide to get a general overview of the steps needed to obtain a business license in the Town of Vienna.

Vendor's Guide for Doing Business with the Town

Use this guide to help you, the vendor, understand the procurement policies and procedures of the Town of Vienna.

Forms for All New Businesses:

Business License Application and Information

Businesses located in the Town of Vienna are not subject to Fairfax County's Business/ Professional/Occupational license (BPOL) tax but will need to fulfill the Town's license tax requirements.

Business Classification & Rates

Use this sheet to determine the tax rate for the different type of businesses.

Report Tangible Personal Property/Computer Equipment

Fairfax County levies a tax each calendar year on all tangible personal property used in a business, profession, trade, or occupation. Typically this includes machinery and tools, furniture, equipment and fixtures. Businesses must report this to Fairfax County by May 1st of each year.

Contractor's Certification of Worker's Compensation

If contractors are used for construction work in the Town of Vienna and the yearly business gross receipt is projected to be over $25,000, then this form must be returned with your business license application.

Vehicle Personal Property Tax

Any business owning or holding an automobile, truck, taxicab, trailer, boat, aircraft, semitrailer, van, recreational vehicle, moped, or motor home is required to file a return with Fairfax County on or before May 1st

Emergency Notification Form

This form gathers information to be used by the Vienna Police Department to notify the business community of any emergency concerning their business location.

For New Commercial Businesses:

Certificate of Occupancy

Wastewater Discharge Form

Temporary Sign Permits (if applicable)

Review Sign Ordinances before getting a temporary sign permit.

For New Home-Based Businesses:

Certificate of Occupancy

Home Occupancy Regulations

A home occupancy is permitted in any residential zone provided that the business complies with the Town regulations.

Day Care Application (if applicable)

This application form will provide information for review with the conditional use permit which is required if there are more than 8 unrelated children. For child care providers who care for 5 or fewer unrelated children, apply online for a Fairfax County Family Child Care Permit. For those who care from more than 5 unrelated children or care for more than 3 children under the age of 2, including her own, must apply for a State License or call 703-934-1505.

Business License Renewal:

Business License Renewal Application

Businesses, professions, trades, and occupations must file a renewal license application and pay the license tax by March 1 of each year. Most of the Town's license taxes are based on total gross receipts from the preceding business year.

Town Tax Worksheet

This worksheet is used to calculate the Town taxes on the total gross receipts and must be attached to the renewal application.

Other Resources:

Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber provides a strategic link in the Vienna-Tysons region between businesses and the community through community activities, networking, marketing, support, education and political representation. Check out upcoming events, area information, other members, and the monthly newsletter.

Small Business Administration

Has information on starting a small business, writing a business plan, finding money to finance the business, SBA assistance, and other resources.

Fairfax County Tax and Revenue

The following is a summary of information relevant to starting a new business in Fairfax County. Includes links to business personal property tax, real estate tax, home childcare facility permits, vehicle decals and other taxes.

Virginia Department of Taxation

Has a variety of online services and information about Virginia taxes.

Federal Tax Information for Businesses

Includes tax information for businesses and other topics such as starting and operating a business.