The Planning and Zoning Division 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


For Direct Sales - a license is not required until the gross receipts exceed $4,000.
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 / Direct Sales $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