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Licensing VA

VA Business Registration

Source: VA State Corporation Commission Verified: March 1, 2026

Virginia businesses must register with the State Corporation Commission before conducting business. Sole proprietors using a trade name must file a fictitious name certificate with the circuit court clerk. Businesses with employees or taxable sales must register with the Department of Taxation.

Official Source:
VA State Corporation Commission
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