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Starting A Business

Are you thinking of starting a business in Virginia and need more information?
The links below are listing of numerous topics that you may want to consider before starting your business.

Start-up Basics
Establishing or Registering Your Business
Licenses and Permits
Taxes
Environment Permitting
Boiler and Vessel Safety
Building Code, Construction, Occupancy and Zoning
Local Building Official, Local Zoning and Planning
Bulletin Board Poster Requirements
Business Resources

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Doing Business with Virginia Government

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