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 will be issued the business license without confirmation of tax clearance status. Please note, however, that all applicants are obligated to ensure that they are current with regard to their tax obligations. Failure to maintain tax clearance may result in action being taken to terminate the business license.
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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
This review will be conducted electronically, on applicant's behalf, by the DLCA Division of Licensing upon submission of application for new business license or in the instance where there is a change of principal(s).
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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
This review will be conducted electronically, on applicant’s behalf, by the DLCA Division of Licensing upon submission of the license application.
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Fire Inspection
Fire Service
Telephone: STT (340) 774-7610 / STX (340) 773-8050
Businesses may be 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.
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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, massage therapists, physician offices, undertakers, pharmacies, etc.).
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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, Electrical Contractors, and Journeyman Electricians;
- Mechanic (HVAC), Mechanical Contractor (HVAC)s and Journeyman Mechanic (HVAC);
- Plumbers, Plumbing Contractors and Journeyman 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.
