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Welcome to the Chesterfield Businesses Page
Chesterfield County is a thriving, affluent, suburban community located in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area. Chesterfield is recognized for its prime mid-Atlantic location and a robust economy. It's a great place to start or grow a business. The climate in Chesterfield is business friendly, with a very competitive business tax environment and a government committed to economic development.
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Business Resources
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Bid Opportunities
Access our Procurement Information Gateway (PInG) to solicite quotes, bids and proposals.
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Business Name Registration
Business name filings are handled at the state level through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s State Corporation Commission (SCC). Forms are accessible on the SCC website.
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Business Taxes
Find information for businesses about taxes and licensing.
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Business Watch
Businesses can join the Business Watch program to stay up to date on crime trends, crime prevention techniques and unique training opportunities.
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Economic Development
Economic Development assists businesses with site location, expansion plans and consultative services.
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Ordinances, Policies and Regulations
View policies and regulations regarding zoning ordinances.
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Regulated Permits
Find permits for nightclubs, vehicles and other services.
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Bid Opportunities
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Real Estate
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Available Business Sites
The Department of Economic Development manages and maintains a comprehensive site and building inventory database. This site selection database includes offices, buildings and properties currently available for sale or lease.
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Building Inspection
Learn more about Chesterfield County Building Inspection and the services it provides.
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Enterprise Land Management (ELM) Portal
Quickly find building inspection, the comprehensive plan, site plan review and more.
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Geographic Information Services (GIS)
The Geospatial Services team maintains and enhances the Chesterfield County Geographic Information System (GIS) to provide accurate, timely, current and cost-effective mapping information to county agencies and the public.
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Land Records
The Circuit Court Clerk’s Office records documents associated with land transactions in Chesterfield County, such as deeds, deeds of trust (mortgages) and other official instruments/documents.
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Real Estate Assessment Data (READ)
Find out how you can access real estate assessment data online.
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Request a Rezoning
Rezoning is required when a property owner proposes to use his or her land for purposes other than permitted by the current zoning classification.
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Street Sign Fabrication and Installation
Read more about how the Environmental Engineering Department maintains street signs.
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Available Business Sites
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Start a Business
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Business License and Tax Forms
Most businesses located within Chesterfield County are subject to the Chesterfield County business license tax.
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Commercial Inspections and Certificate of Occupancy Processes
A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is required prior to occupancy of a new building or tenant space, prior to a change of occupancy classification of a building or tenant space or whenever permits have been issued for renovation of a building or tenant space.
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Chesterfield Economic Development is committed to working with our existing, small, entrepreneurial and minority businesses. Our goal is to help make each one a prosperous member of our business community.
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Incentive Programs
A wide variety of incentive programs are available to companies locating or expanding in Chesterfield County
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Labor Force and Jobs Data
Chesterfield’s labor pool is large enough to support and diverse enough to supply employees for almost any kind of new business. New and expanding businesses have significantly increased the number of jobs available to county residents. Active recruitment of basic sector industries has also provided additional employment opportunities for workers.
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Local and State Tax Rates
View current local and state tax rates for Chesterfield County businesses.
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Revitalization Incentives
The Department of Community Enhancement connects the county and our community partners to achieve effective revitalization. Revitalization helps maintain the vitality and high quality of life of our older communities countywide.
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Utilities Resources for Businesses
Access helpful utilities information and resources for commercial customers and developers.
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Business License and Tax Forms
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Economic Development
Physical Address
9401 Courthouse Road
Suite B
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone 804-318-8550Fax 804-796-3638