Virginia Sales Tax License Registration

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.

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

• Virginia Department of Taxation (VATAX)