Town of Purcellville
Business, Professional, and Occupational License Instructions and Checklist
Who must file:
Any individual, partnership or corporation engaged in any business or profession or occupation in the Town of
Purcellville. Exemption from tax/fee does not preclude requirement to file an application each year.
When to file:
New businesses Must have a business license before beginning any business activity in the Town of Purcellville.
Complete entire application & sign. Every new business is required to estimate gross receipts on their initial
Business License application. The Town of Purcellville may prepare an adjustment calculation during the second
year license renewal process.
Renewal of existing businesses All renewal applications are due on or before March 2nd, 2020
Renewal applications for licensed business mail in February. Please review data on renewal form, fill in any blank
fields, report actual gross receipts for 2019.
Exception: contractors with a principal office outside of Purcellville should estimate 2020 gross receipts.
If you did not receive a renewal form please request one or complete the blank business application entirely and
check the renewal box at top right corner.
Submit renewal with tax due before March 1
st
each year (or next business day if March 1
st
falls on a weekend).
Late applications add 10% penalty to tax payment.
Gross Receipts: “Gross receipts” are defined as whole, entire, total receipts without deductions.
Tax Due: Calculate tax due on page 2 of application. Minimum license tax is $20.00.
Make checks payable to the Town of Purcellville.
Penalty: A 10% late penalty will be assessed on 1) any application that is paid more than thirty (30) days from
the start date of the business or 2) renewing businesses filed and/or paid after March due date
Zoning Requirements: Check with the Town of Purcellville Planning & Zoning Department for proper forms and
approval prior to doing business in the town. No license will be issued without zoning approval. They can be
reached at (540) 338-2304
Businesses located in Loudoun County or any jurisdiction within Loudoun County:
Businesses must complete the Loudoun County Business Tangible Personal Property Registration form. The
Town will forward the form to the County.
Restaurants:
Purcellville meals tax rate is currently 5%. You are required to complete a monthly Meals Tax Return Form, due
by 20th of each month for prior month sales. There is a 5% discount of the tax collected if return filed and paid on
time. Late filings are subject to a 10% penalty. You should request the forms from the Finance Department.
Home Based Business: You do need a business license including if you are being paid as a consultant and/or
the business records are stored at the home.
Rental by Owner/Landlords: A rental worksheet must be completed each year for all commercial building
rentals and for owners of 3 or more rental units.
Wholesale Business: Contact the Finance Department for business activity review requirements.
Applicant Certification: The applicant’s signature is required to certify the information and acknowledge the
Town’s ordinance for penalties and revocation of the license for fraudulent statements.
Unsigned applications will not be processed.