Welcome to our Resources page.
We will continue to add resources to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. Check out the resources for the individual considering entrepreneurship, a startup, or small business trying to navigate various growth stages.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
- Dept of Commerce – Services for Businesses
VIRGINIA
- VA State Corporation Commission: (VA SCC)
- If you are starting a business in Virginia or need to be compliant with your company’s annual registration fees, please visit the VA SCC link to learn more.
- Fictitious Name Filing – Don’t have an official filing for your Fictitious (DBA or Trading As) name? If no, use the link to access the VA SCC Fictitious filing process.
- Foreign Entity Filing – IF you formed your company outside of Virginia and are now operating in Virginia, please use this link to add your entity as a Foreign Entity doing business in the Commonwealth.
- Dept of Professional and Occupational Regulation: (DPOR)
- Check out the DPOR site to learn more or to get your professional license up to date.
- Virginia Dept of Taxation
- Learn more about the tax requirements for operating a business in Virginia.
FAIRFAX COUNTY
- Starting A Business
- Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL)
- Nonresidential Use Occupancy Permit (NonRUP)
- Home Occupancy Permit
- Regulations and Licensing
- Dept of Taxation
Other Fairfax County Resources
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
- Prince William County Dept of Economic Development (PWCED)
- Starting A Business in PWC
- Business License
ARLINGTON COUNTY
LOUDOUN COUNTY
MARYLAND
- Maryland Business Express – Starting or operating a business in Maryland? Be sure to check out the MD’s site for businesses or use it to update your company’s annual information and fee requirements.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
- District of Columbia Business Division: Business startup and annual compliance site with lots of resources.