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Business License Tax
Once your business has been in operation for a full calendar year, the business license tax will be based on the previous year's gross receipts.
The following schedule is utilized to determine the amount of the business license tax:
| Gross Receipts/Purchases | Business License Fee |
|---|---|
| $0-$10,000 | No fee |
| $10,000-$50,000 | $30.00 |
| $50,000-$100,000 | $50.00 |
If gross receipts/purchases are greater than $100,000 the following schedule is utilized:
- Retail merchant - 20 cents per $100 of gross receipts
- Contractor - 16 cents per $100 of gross receipts
- Business/personal service - 36 cents per $100 of gross receipts
- Professional service - 58 cents per $100 of gross receipts
- Wholesale merchant - $20 plus 28 cents per $100 of gross purchases
The Business License Application may completed online and 
to cor.business@lynchburgva.gov.
For further information regarding Business License Tax 
434-455-3880.