Business Licenses

The Department of Planning and Zoning must first approve all new businesses located in Prince George County.  The Department can be contacted at (804) 722-8678.  Click here for a Business License Application.

Business License Rates

Gross Receipts $1,000 to $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000

Administrative Fee $25.00 $50.00

The administrative fee does not apply if gross receipts exceed $50,000.  Use the rates below if gross receipts exceed $50,000.

Amusements	$0.30 per hundred gross receipts
Builders and Developers	$0.16 per hundred gross receipts
Business Service Occupations	$0.20 per hundred gross receipts
Personal Service Occupations	$0.20 per hundred gross receipts
Contractors and Contracting	$0.16 per hundred gross receipts
Motels and Hotels	$0.20 per hundred gross receipts
Repair Service Occupations	$0.20 per hundred gross receipts
Retail Merchants	$0.15 per hundred gross receipts
Professional, Specialized Occupations	$0.20 per hundred gross receipts
Utility	One half of one percent of gross receipts or minimum license rate of $25.00, whichever is greater