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How do I obtain a business license in Amherst County?
To obtain a business license you need to do the following: * Obtain a zoning permit from the Office of Planning and Zoning. (434) 946-9303 * If you plan to use an assumed name (any name other than your own) you must first register the name with the Amherst County Circuit Court. (434) 946-9321) * Make application and pay the applicable business license tax with the Commissioner of the Revenue Office. First time applicants must appear in person with proper identification. (434) 946-9310 Businesses located in the County of Amherst, except for retail and wholesale businesses are required to obtain a Business license. The license tax is based on gross receipts. If gross receipts are under $50, 000, you pay a $10.00 license tax. If the amount of gross receipts is over $50,000 see the rates listed below. Contractors - $.13 per $100 of gross receipts Services - $.31 per $100 of gross receipts Professional - $.50 per $100 of gross receipts Itinerant Merchants - $200.00 - 30 days or $500.00 annually. Peddlers - $50.00 annually Door to Door - $20.00 annually Businesses that are obtaining a business license for the first time will estimate their gross receipts for the year. All businesses that have operated previously and are renewing their license may need to provide proof of gross receipts (Schedule C, or Corporate return) if audited by the Commissioner.
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