Doing Business in Fairfax County

For entrepreneurs interested in starting a business in Fairfax County, a range of resources exist to help in your new venture. Monthly, the FCEDA offers a "Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County" seminar. Representatives from the FCEDA, State of Virginia and the Small Business Administration give helpful presentation.

Nuts and Bolts

• Doing Business in Fairfax County — A complete manual covering all aspects of running a business in Fairfax County.
• Business taxes.
• Licenses and Permits.
• Home Occupation Permit.
• Registering a Trade Name.
• Virginia License & Permit Guide.
• Real estate options —Fairfax County has 17 business areas in which to locate your business.
• Quick Reference Guide—abbreviated reference guide to licenses, permits and required taxes in Fairfax County.

Advice

• Tips on entering the U.S. market for international firms.
• Entrepreneurial Assistance Groups.
• Small and Minority Business Division of the FCEDA.
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).

Resources

• Resources with the Fairfax County Government including the Fairfax County Office of Small Business and the Small Business Commission.
• Resources with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance, including the Virginia Business Internet Portal and Virginia Business Information Center.
• Chamber of Commerce and other business organizations .
• Community Business Partnership.
• George Mason University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy and the Business Alliance of George Mason University
• Northern Virginia Community College
• Fairfax Small Business Development Center
• Frequently Asked Questions.
• Resources at the Fairfax County Public Library.

For more information on these and other topics regarding opening a business in Fairfax County, call 703-790-0600 or email info@fceda.org.