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Internal Revenue Service
2017 Cunningham Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
1-800-829-1040
www.irs.gov
Virginia Employment Commission
Newport News Office
4911 W Mercury Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23605
(757)825-7860
Virginia Department of Taxation
Peninsula District Office
11847 Canon Blvd., Ste. 5
Newport News, VA 23606
(757)594-7482
www.tax.virginia.gov
Local Contractor Licenses
The city of Newport News does require licensure for building contractors, residential contractors, and subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, etc.) for making additions to existing structures, or those involved in remodeling, repair, or demolition of existing structures.
Contact:
Commissioner of the Revenue
City Hall Annex
2400 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
(757)926-8651
Health Department
416 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA
(757)594-7300
Liquor License
ABC Regional Office
4907 W. Mercury Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757)825-7830
Business Licenses and Taxes
Commissioner of the Revenue
City Hall Annex
2400 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
(757)926-8651
For more information on registering your business with the state, visit:
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Official Newport News, VA Website
Personal Property
Commissioner of the Revenue
City Hall Annex
2400 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
(757)926-8651
Other Taxes
There are other taxes collected such as transient occupancy tax, prepared food and beverage tax, machinery and tool tax, and certain franchise taxes.
Commissioner of the Revenue
City Hall Annex
2400 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
(757)926-8651
Name Registration
Clerk of the Courts
1st Floor of the Courthouse
2500 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
(757)926-8561
Planning and Building Processes
he City of Newport News has a Developer's Handbook, which is used as a guide for planning and building processes.
Department of Planning and Development:
(757)926-8428
Department of Codes and Compliance: (757)926-8881
To obtain permits, a site plan needs to be filed in the city of Newport News.
Fire Code Regulations
Rodney Ware - Fire Marshall
Newport News Fire Department
(757)926-8687
Business Incentives
Newport News is part of Virginia's Enterprise Zone. For information about loan programs for small businesses in Newport News contact:
Tricia Wilson, Business Development Specialist
Department of Planning and Development
(757)926-8428
There are other incentives for businesses in Newport News as well. To find about more about these incentives contact:
Ted Figura - Manager of Marketing
Department of Planning and Development
(757)926-8428 |
