Steps for Obtaining 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:
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Certificate of Trade Name/ Partnership and Corporation Registration
Lt. Governor's Office
Telephone: STT (340) 776-8515 / STX (340) 773-6449
Website: http://ltg.gov.vi/corporations-and-trademarks.html
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Tax Clearance Letter
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Telephone: STX (340) 773-1040 / STT (340) 715-1040
Website: http://www.vibir.gov
All applicants for license renewal must submit a tax clearance letter showing good standing with the Bureau of Internal Revenue. This review will be conducted on applicant's behalf by the DLCA Division of Licensing upon submission of application for new business license.
- Police Records Check Police Department
Telephone: STT (340) 774-2211 / STX (340) 778-2211
Website: http://www.vipd.gov.vi/Departments/Office_of_the_Police_Commissioner/Records_Bureau.aspx
All applicants must submit to a Background Check from the Police Department. This review will be conducted on applicant's behalf by the DLCA Division of Licensing upon submission of application for new business license or change of principal(s).
- Zoning Approval Department of Planning and Natural Resources
Telephone: STT (340) 774-3320 / STX (340) 773-3450
Website: http://www.dpnr.gov.vi/pages/about-dpnr-1
All businesses must submit to a review by the Department of Planning and Natural Resources for zoning compliance. This review will be conducted on applicants behalf by the DLCA Division of Licensing upon submission of application for business license.
- Fire Inspection Fire Service
Telephone: STT (340) 774-7610 / STX (340) 773-8050
All businesses must submit to a review by the Fire Service for fire code compliance. The Fire service will determine the nature of the review that is required for your business type.
- Health Inspection Department of Health
Telephone: STT (340) 774-9000 /STX (340) 773-1311
Website: http://www.healthvi.org/
Some businesses will need to submit to a review by the Department of Health depending on type of license requested.(food related business, counseling practices, massage therapists, etc.).
- Board Certifications Office of Boards and Commissions
Telephone: STT (340) 774-3130 / STX (340) 773-2226
Website: http://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications
The following listed professions must be certified by their respective board to practice in the V.I.:
- Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors;
- Barbers, Beauticians and Manicurists;
- Construction Contractors;
- Electricians;
- Plumbers;
- Public Accountancy;
- Real Estate Appraisers;
- Real Estate Commissioners;
- Social Workers
NOTE: To avoid unnecessary 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.
