Commercial property is assessed at percent of the estimated fair market value as of January 1 of each year. For information on real estate assessment procedures, Board of Equalization and Assessment Review and the appeals process, please visit the Department of Real Estate Assessments. Real estate taxes are calculated by multiplying the property's assessed value by the real estate tax rate. Real estate taxes are billed and payable in two installments.
The first tax bill is mailed in May and is due by June 15 or the next business day if June 15 falls on a weekend or holiday. The second tax bill is mailed in October and is due by November 15 or the next business day if November 15 falls on a weekend or holiday. Personal Property Vehicle Tax. All motor vehicles normally parked, stored, or garaged having situs in the City of Alexandria, including vehicles with out-of-state plates, must be registered for the City's annual personal property tax.
All motor vehicles registered to a City address with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles must also be registered with the City, even vehicles normally parked, stored, or garaged in another state.
New businesses have 30 days to register their vehicles with the City. The annual personal property tax bill is mailed in August and must be paid by October 5 or the next business day if October 5 falls on a weekend or holiday.
Payments on newly registered vehicles are due within 30 days of the billing date. Businesses that begin after January 1 must file the application and pay taxes immediately. Payments for new businesses may be submitted in person at City Hall. The business license application, tax payment by check or money order , and supporting documentation may also be mailed.
Business personal property tax bills are mailed to property owners in late August or early September. Payment is due by October 5 or the following business day if October 5 falls on a weekend. Any business owner wishing to pay by mail should write the account number on a check or money order and send it with the bill stub to:.
Payments should not be mailed to any other address. Information on all other payment methods, including paying by credit card or eCheck, is available on the Six Easy Ways to Pay page. Any property owner wishing to pay by check or money order should write the account number in the memo field.
Through the Automatic Bank Debit Program , taxpayers may register to make real estate tax payments monthly or have the lump sum of the tax amount due automatically debited on each of the two tax due dates. This program has proven to be popular with those who prefer making monthly payments and with those who may travel a great deal and may either forget the bill or be out of town when the tax payment falls due.
Example: preauthorized monthly payment schedule. Box Alexandria, VA Any vehicle owner wishing to pay by check or money order should write the account number in the memo field. Each business-related tax or fee will have its own filing and payment requirements. Information on paying all other business-related taxes can be found by visiting the Alexandria Tax Guide and clicking on the appropriate tax type.
You're logged in with MyAlex Logout. Audits are conducted to ensure that business establishments are complying with City business license regulations. Also, audits are initiated when discrepancies are discovered in annual business tax filings.
The taxpayer can appeal the business license tax if he or she disagrees with it by first filing an administrative appeal with the Director of Finance. The City has a limited time to respond. The taxpayer also has a right to appeal an assessment in the Circuit Court. City Code Sections through Additional information useful to persons wishing to open a business in the City can be found in the Tax Guide for New Businesses.
Additional tax forms and taxpayer assistance can be obtained by contacting:. Additional information useful for all City businesses can be found on the Events, Courses, and Resources for City Businesses page. You're logged in with MyAlex Logout. This translation has not been reviewed by the City of Alexandria and may contain errors.
Definition of Gross Receipts Businesses, professions, and occupations are assessed an annual tax based on gross receipts earned during the past year. Business Tax Portal The City of Alexandria has created a new online business tax portal that allows businesses to securely access business tax accounts, view historical data, file tax returns and make payments online. Businesses with the following zip codes are located entirely in the City of Alexandria: The , , , and zip codes are shared between Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria.
Registration of a Corporation, Limited Partnership, or Trade Name All corporations foreign and domestic and limited partnerships conducting business in Virginia must register with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Additional information on registration or incorporation can be obtained by visiting the Virginia State Corporation Commission website or contacting: Virginia State Corporation Commission P.
Box Richmond, VA Step 2: Visiting the Permit Center. Mailing a Business License Application Business license applications submitted by mail must include payment of the business license tax. The business license application, payment by check or money order , and any other required documentation may be mailed to: City of Alexandria Business License P O Box Alexandria, VA Filing Procedures for Solicitors, Canvassers and Peddlers Persons seeking a permit to act as solicitors, canvassers or peddlers within the City must follow certain specific procedures before doing business in the City.
Existing Businesses Renewing the Annually Issued License Businesses, professions, and occupations must file an annual business license renewal application and pay any applicable license tax by March 1 of each year. Business License Renewal Forms Business License Renewal forms can be filed online and the preprinted renewals are mailed to license holders.
City Code Section Computation of Tax for Existing Businesses The business license tax for existing businesses is calculated based on the prior year's gross receipts. Changing Business Location within the City If any business changes location within the City, the business representative must fill out a new Interdepartmental Form and obtain all required zoning and code approvals as well as any permits that may be required, such as health permits.
Additional assistance or information can be obtained by contacting: Revenue Division Any business that ceases conducting business in the City in current calendar year may close the business license tax account by filling out the Cessation of Business form and returning it to: Business Tax P. Box Alexandria, VA Existing Businesses Business license renewal applications and taxes are due by March 1 of each license tax year. The business license renewal application should be mailed to: City of Alexandria Business License P O Box Alexandria, VA Business may choose to mail payment by check or money order with the renewal application or to use one of the City's other payment options.
City Code Section and Failure to File: Statutory Assessment of Business License Tax If a taxpayer fails to file a business license tax return, staff will assess and enforce the tax based on the best information available. Business Records and Reports Subject to Audit Every business, profession, and occupation required to pay a City license tax should keep current and accurate records for audit by the City.
Appeals The taxpayer can appeal the business license tax if he or she disagrees with it by first filing an administrative appeal with the Director of Finance. Additional tax forms and taxpayer assistance can be obtained by contacting: Permit Center Department of Code Administration King Street, Room Make a payment.
Type of Business. Examples of ABC laws include: prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors and intoxicated persons, the responsibility of the licensee to maintain complete and accurate records, restrictions on advertising, and food sale requirements. Anyone working in a professional occupation or business must provide the following where relevant :.
Any business providing financial services or any person working in a financial occupation must provide the following where relevant :. Any business providing personal services or any person working in a personal service occupation must provide the following where relevant :. If you plan to start a business in Alexandria, Virginia, you must first register with the State of Virginia prior to the open of business.
All corporations, both domestic and foreign, and limited partnerships in Virginia are required to file with the Virginia State Commission. In order to become incorporated, a business entity must register articles of incorporation and amendments with the State Corporation Commission. For details regarding registration or incorporation it is recommended that you contact:.
Virginia State Corporation Commission, P. Box , Richmond, VA, , or the local telephone number You will locate the business license application for the current year as they update it every year.
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