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Section Four: Business, Professional and Occupational License

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A. Introduction

The Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) is required of almost all businesses operating in or from Prince William County.

Businesses with prior year gross receipts greater than $100,000, or new businesses that expect annual gross receipts in excess of $100,000, are required to file and obtain a license.

Itinerant merchants and peddlers must file and obtain a business license prior to any sales.

All contractors who do work in Prince William County, even if the aggregate of all contract amounts are expected to be less than $100,000, are required to file and obtain a business license.

Individuals engaged in a home-based business or who are self-employed must file and obtain a license if their prior year gross receipts exceed $100,000.

Businesses with gross receipts of less than $100,000 per year are generally exempt from obtaining a business license.

The business license fee depends on the BPOL tax rate for the business' particular category. Existing businesses must reapply/pay for their license each year by March 1st. New businesses must make an estimate of gross receipts and file an application within 30 days of beginning their business.

Here are your local Accountant resources:

• Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce Accountants

For more information on business licenses, contact:

Tax Administration Division at (703) 792-6710
Email: Taxpayer_Services@pwcgov.org
Webste: www.pwcgov.org/tax

 

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  Select a Guide Section GUIDE COVER INTRODUCTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION ONE: SERVICE/PRODUCT STRATEGY A. Introduction B. Developing Your Product/Service Description C. Developing Your Competive Comparison D. Developing Your Equipment Description E. Developing Your Technology Description F. Developing a "Fulfillment" Description G. Developing a Pricing Strategy H. Developing a Description of Future Products and/or Services I. Sample Business Plans ------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION TWO: MARKETING A. Introduction: What's Marketing? B. Starting Your Marketing Program...Before You Hit the Pavement C. Researching Your Marketing Strategy D. Identifying Your Marketing Strategy E. Develop Your Marketing Plan -- Market Segmentation F. Improving Your "ROI" on Your Marketing Dollars G. Understanding Marketing Tools H. Understanding Market Segmentation I. Marketing to Consumers J. Marketing Through the Prince william Region's Chamber K. Marketing to Local Governments L. Marketing to the Commonwealth of Virginia M. Marketing to the Federal Government N. Writing Proposals O. Creating Your Marketing Materials P. Benefiting from the Small Business Administration Q. Receiving Assistance from Retired Business Executives Additional Reference Websites ------------------------------------------------------------- III. SALES A. Introduction: Sales Plan B. Targeting Customers C. Earning Consumer Satisfaction and Loyalty D. Dividing Sales Responsibilities E. Setting Sales Goals and Measurements F. Forecasting Sales G. Sales and Customer Relationship Managment Software ------------------------------------------------------------- IV. BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE A. Introduction B. Registering a Trade Name or General Partnership C. Registering a Corporation or Limited Partnership D. Complying with Zoning and Building Requirements E. Application Checklist F. Information for Contractors G. Special Trade Contractor H. Worker's Compensation I. Federal Taxes J. State Sales Taxes K. Food Establishments L. Alcoholic Beverage Importation and Sale M. Peddlers and Itinerent Vendors N. Pawn Shop Owners and Dealers of Special Metals and Gems O. Professional Registration License ------------------------------------------------------------- V. OPERATIONS A. Introduction B. Building Management Team and Staffing C. Choosing a Business Location D. Minimizing Utilities Costs E. Insuring Your Business F. Doing Business on the Internet ------------------------------------------------------------- VI. FINANCIAL A. Preparing a Financial Statement B. Business Structures C. Taxes ------------------------------------------------------------- VII. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES A. Introduction