Virginia Sales Tax License Registration

Oct 28, 2025

If your business is operating in Virginia, you may need to register for sales tax with the Virginia Department of Taxation. Sales tax registration is required for businesses that sell tangible personal property or taxable services in the state.

How to get a Virginia Sales Tax License

There is one sales tax setup task you may need to complete in Virginia to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Virginia agencies or use Mosey to do it.

Use Mosey to register for sales tax in Virginia.

Virginia Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines

There is one sales tax filing requirement & deadline you may need to complete in Virginia. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.

Virginia Sales Tax Exemption Setup for Corporation

Nonprofits seeking sales tax exemption in Virginia must apply by completing the registration process through the Nonprofit Online portal.

  1. Create a Nonprofit Online Account

    Create a Virginia Tax Nonprofit Online account by clicking the 'Sign Up' button for new users.

  2. Register for Sales Tax Exemption

    Submit your exemption form to register your organization for a retail sales and use tax exemption.

Virginia Sales and Use Tax Setup for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

Businesses that sell tangible personal property and certain taxable services in or for use in Virginia are considered a "dealer" by Virginia Tax (VATAX) and must register to collect and pay sales tax.

  1. Register for Sales Tax Certificate

    If you are required to collect sales tax, you should use VATAX's Online Services for Businesses portal to register for a Sales Tax Certificate of Registration (ST-4). When you complete registration, you can immediately access your Sales Tax Certificate and a 15-digit sales tax account number.

Virginia Sales Tax Reporting for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

If you are registered to collect sales tax, based on your sales tax liability Virginia Tax (VATAX) will assign you a monthly or quarterly filing frequency for sales tax returns. You must file a return even if no sales tax was collected in a reporting period. Returns are due 20 days after the end of the month or quarter.

  1. File Sales and Use Tax Return

    Log in to VATAX's Online Services for Businesses portal and fill in the sales tax return form (Forms ST-8 or ST-9) displayed in you account.

Virginia's Sales Tax Registration & Reporting Agencies

Review your compliance risks, free.

More from the blog

Learn how to keep your business compliant in all 50 states across payroll, HR, Secretary of State, and tax.

SB 1047 AI Safety Bill: Everything You Need To Know

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses operate. From automating routine tasks to providing advanced analytics, AI has become a core productivity tool for businesses of all shapes and sizes. With these advancements come challenges and concerns regarding safety, privacy, and accountability. The California SB 1047 AI Safety Bill was introduced as a direct response to these concerns. The bill was designed to regulate the development, use, and deployment of AI systems to ensure they were safe, transparent, and ethical.

Gabrielle Sinacola | Oct 2, 2024

Pass-Through Entity: Flow-Through Entities Explained

It’s common for businesses to seek safe, effective, lawful ways to minimize their tax liability. A high tax bill can throttle the potential for a business to thrive, grow, and innovate. If your business operates as a pass-through entity, it may be easier to preserve funds, pay yourself in the early stages of your business, and grow to your full potential. This is what businesses need to consider when choosing a structure and how Mosey can work to keep businesses tax-compliant.

Kaitlin Edwards | Apr 29, 2024

Nonprofit Compliance Guide to State & Federal Requirements

Managing a nonprofit organization comes with specific obligations. Beyond furthering your mission, compliance is an important administrative duty supporting everything you do. Whether fulfilling state-specific registration requirements or filing documents with the IRS, nonprofit compliance guarantees your company keeps its tax-exempt status and runs legally. Compliance is not a one-shot event. Nonprofits have to handle two sets of rules: federal and state. State-by-state, the criteria vary greatly and span anything from company licenses to charity soliciting registrations. For companies doing business beyond state boundaries, this may rapidly become a tangle of responsibilities.

Kaitlin Edwards | Dec 17, 2024

Ready to get started?

Schedule a free consultation to see how Mosey transforms business compliance.