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Virginia's Business One Stop system is a service provided by the Virginia Department of Business Assistance. The purpose of the service is to accelerate business formation in the Commonwealth and thereby contribute to our economic prosperity. This service provides specific licensing, permitting and registration requirements for the user's business situation and assists with partial completion of the necessary forms.

While our ultimate vision of the Business One Stop system is to include business formation requirements for all new business types and to be the channel through which existing businesses communicate with the state, the implementation of the Business One Stop system will be in phases. The scope of phase one will help with the creation of NEW Virginia businesses only. Further, Phase One is designed to help with relatively simple business types and in broad industry sectors. Entrepreneurs interested in starting a Professional Corporation (P.C.) or a Professional Limited Liability Corporation (P.L.L.C.) should not use this system. Companies with unique formation requirements like banks, insurance companies, utilities etc. should not use this system. In addition, Phase One of Virginia's Business One Stop system is not designed to assist with registration for foreign business entities seeking to operate in Virginia, or with nonprofit organization and/or charity formation. For questions about using this system to start your business or other feedback, please email the Virginia Department of Business Assistance at vbic@vdba.virginia.gov.

NOTICE: This is a new service that will be enhanced frequently. If you encounter unexpected issues, you can help by reporting them to the Virginia Business Information Center at: vbic@vdba.virginia.gov.


Are You Ready?

The Virginia's Business One Stop is designed to accelerate new business formation in the Commonwealth. Small businesses are significant contributors to Virginia's economy and workforce.

First, we want to make sure you are ready by asking 7 questions :

Are you starting a new for profit business in Virginia?

Yes

No

Have you decided on your business entity type (Sole Proprietor, Partnership, LLC, Corporation, etc.)?

Yes

No

Do you have a Federal Employer ID number (FEIN)?

Yes

No

Do you have a business location (physical address)?

Yes

No

If you are a home-based business, have you contacted your local jurisdiction to see if the activity is permissible under local zoning regulations?

Yes

No

Will your business sell alcoholic beverages?

Yes

No

Does your business want to be a licensed contractor?

Yes

No

 
 


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If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the Virginia Business Information Center at 804-371-0438, toll-free at 1-866-248-8814 or via email at VBIC@vdba.virginia.gov. Professional, experienced business counselors will provide an immediate response to your inquiry or direct contacts to resources available to help you.