The City of Williamsburg requires all persons doing business and maintaining a definite place of business in the city, including but not limited to an office, retail space or other location, leased or otherwise, or who is a resident in the city, and such residence shall be deemed a definite place of business, to obtain a business license prior to beginning business. Once a business has a license in the City of Williamsburg, it must be renewed each year on or before March 1st, or the account closed in writing. Non-filers are subject to administrative assessments. Code of the City of Williamsburg Section 18-336 through 380.
Rates
The tax is based upon the gross receipts of the business and assessed at the following rates:
Type of Business | Rate |
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Contractors
| $0.16 Per $100
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Professional Services
| $0.58 Per $100
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Retail Sales
| $0.20 Per $100
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Wholesale Sales
| $0.05 per $100
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Other Services (Business Service, Personal Service, Repair)
| $0.36 per $100
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More details can be found with the Commissioner of the Revenue.
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