Steps
for Obtaining a Business License
In
addition to a completed Application for U.S. Virgin Islands
Business License, the following items will need to be on
file at the DLCA's Licensing Division before a business
license may be issued:
- Certificate
of Trade Name/Corporation Registration
All businesses except non-dba sole proprietorships must
show proof of trade name and/or corporate registration
with the Lt. Governor's Office. Contact the Lt. Governor's
Office for fees and details.
[ STT (340) 776-8515 / STX (340) 773-6449 ]
- Tax
Clearance Letter
All applicants must submit a tax clearance letter showing
good standing with the V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue.
The new and renewal license forms have this form integrated
into them.
[ STT (340) 774-5865 / STX (340) 773-1040 ]
- Police
Records Check
All applicants must submit to a V.I. Police Department
Records Check. This review will be conducted on applicants
behalf by the DLCA Division of Licensing upon submission
of application for business license.
[ STT (340) 774-2211 / STX (340) 778-2211 ]
- V.I.
Government Agency Recommendations
- Business Location Recommendations
All businesses must submit to a review by the Department
of Planning and Natural Resources for zoning compliance.
[ STT (340) 774-3320 / STX (340) 773-3450 ]
All businesses must submit to a review by the V.I. Fire
Department for fire code compliance.
[ STT (340) 774-7610 / STX (340) 773-8050 ]
- Miscellaneous Agency Recommendations
Some businesses will need to submit to a review by miscellaneous
V.I. Government Agencies depending on type of licenses
requested. For instance, any food related business will
need compliance recommendations from the V.I. Department
of Health.
NOTE: As part of the DLCA's One Stop Licensing
Program, V.I. Government Agency Recommendations will
be initiated on business's behalf by the DLCA's Division
of Licensing upon submission of application for licensure.
To avoid unneccessary delays, please make sure your
business is ready for inspection and has complied with
all rules and regulations concerning your type of business
and/or profession prior to submitting your business
license application.
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