What are the requirements for a food establishment?

In addition to the zoning use, registering the trade name and/or other liabilities, you will need to contact the following:

  • Alcohol and Beverage Control Board - If alcohol is going to be served on or off the premises, please call 804-213-4440.
  • Health Department - For health permit requirements please call 540-507-7386.
  • Meals Tax Division - A registration form needs to be completed and filed with the Meals Tax office. You will be responsible for the collecting and remitting the County meals tax of 4% on all prepared foods (in addition to the State sales tax). The 4% meals tax is remitted to the County on the 20th of each month for the money collected the preceding month.  Beginning July 1, 2011, the meals tax rate will increase to 4.5%.

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1. I want to start a business in the county, do I need a business license?
2. How do I obtain a business license?
3. How long does it take to get a license?
4. Where do I get the form to file a zoning use?
5. Where do I get the form to file a trade name?
6. Where do I get the form to file a partnership agreement?
7. I am going to be a contractor. Do I need a state license?
8. I already have a State contractor’s license. Do I need to obtain a contractor’s license for every county/city in which I perform work?
9. Do I need a Tax Identification Number?
10. Is a business required to pay a business property tax?
11. What are the requirements for a food establishment?
12. Do I need to obtain a license for door-to-door solicitation?
13. Does Spotsylvania have a Cigarette Tax?