Register with the proper authorities
Depending on the type of business you are operating, you may need to comply with different federal or state regulations.
Register with the proper authorities
Federal and State
The Internal Revenue Service provides your Employer Identification Number (EIN), while the Virginia Department of Taxation provides your Virginia Tax Identification Number (also called Certificate Registration Number). If you are planning to have employees, you may also need to pay unemployment tax and other payroll taxes. Contact the Virginia Employment Commission for more information.