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.

In addition, entrepreneurs find the FCEDA’s Doing Business in Fairfax County handbook is a handy resource as they start new businesses. It is a complete manual covering all aspects of running a 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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