City of Martinsville

The City of Martinsville's business license calendar year begins January 1 and ends December 31 of each year.  All Business License Applications shall be filed on or before March 1 of each year with the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, P.O. Box 1222, Martinsville, VA  24114-1222. 

All gross receipts, or purchases, or amounts submitted on the Business License Application will be considered an estimated amount unless verified by a federal IRS Schedule C (if an individual), or IRS Form 1065 (if a partnership), or IRS Form 1120 (if a corporation) or other records that will coincide with Federal IRS Schedules and Forms mentioned. 

If the federal IRS Schedules or Forms are not available by March 1, please send such verification by April 15 (if calendar year filer) or within three (3) months and fifteen (15) days from the close of your taxable year (if a fiscal year filer).  If you file a consolidated federal tax return, please have your CPA, tax accountant or tax director, etc., send the Commissioner's office a notarized letter stating gross receipts, or purchases, or amounts, whichever is applicable, on all business conducted at the Martinsville business location.

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All applicants for business licenses are counseled regarding business license requirements prior to the license being issued by the Commissioner of the Revenue. Business entities are classified by industry type and assessed at a tax rate set by the City Council. (See rates below.)

Specific information is required of new business license applicants and existing licensees that wish to change the status of a business license.  (See the checklist below.)

Certain Information Required to Apply for a Business License:

• Social Security Number for individuals and/or Federal I.D.
• If incorporated, a copy of your Corporation Certificate from the State Corporation Commission
• Beginning date of business
• Business location and mailing address for renewals.
• Proof of residence required for home business locations. Applicants may operate from their residence upon prior approval from the Zoning Division of the Community Development Office (276-403-5169).
• Phone number, fax number and e-mail address
• Actual or estimated gross receipts
• Signature (notarized if not signed before a Commissioner's Deputy)
• Assumed name -- must be registered with the Martinsville Clerk of Court. The fee is $10 and is payable to the Martinsville Clerk of Court. Each assumed name constitutes a separate business and business license. Download Form, Download Instructions
• Completed Certificate of Insurance for Contractors. Download Form

Business license tax payable to: Treasurer -- City of Martinsville. Please mail license application and check(s) to Commissioner of the Revenue, P.O. Box 1222, Martinsville, VA 24114-1222.

City of Martinsville Business License Categories and Rates