Starting a Business in Fairfax County

Is your business new to 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 presentations.

The FCEDA’s Doing Business in Fairfax County handbook is a comprehensive guide to starting up, financing and growing your business in Fairfax County.

Businesses of any size that are new to the county may find the following links helpful:

• 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

For more resources for business start-ups, visit our Business Start-up Resources page.

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