Damascus, VA · Washington County
Business License Application & Renewal
Damascus businesses use this application to apply for a business license or renew one, report business details, calculate tax, and certify the information provided.
What this form is
Use this application before commencing business to apply for a new license, or to renew a license annually by April 30. It asks for business and owner contact information, business type and activity, gross receipts, and—if applicable—short-term rental details. The attached worksheets help calculate tax and the total due; the applicant signs and dates the certification.
Who needs it
Businesses applying for or renewing a Damascus business license must complete the application, including applicable business tax and short-term rental information.
How to submit it
Remit payment to Town of Damascus, PO Box 576, Damascus, VA 24236, with “Business License” in the memo. The form does not provide a separate application submission method.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Business License Application & Renewal and its attached tax calculation worksheets.
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Complete The Application
Complete all fields, provide business and owner information, and fill in short-term rental details if applicable.
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Calculate The Amount Due
Use the attached worksheet to calculate the business tax and enter the total amount due.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the applicant certification.
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Remit Payment
Remit payment to Town of Damascus, PO Box 576, Damascus, VA 24236, with “Business License” in the memo.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application & Renewal?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Business License Application & Renewal?
- The form says to remit payment to Town of Damascus, PO Box 576, Damascus, VA 24236, with “Business License” in the memo. It does not give a separate application submission method.
- When is a new license application due?
- The form says a new license application is due before commencing business. It states that licenses are effective May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests business and owner contact details, business type and activity, gross receipts for tax calculation, and short-term rental information if applicable.