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Business Personal Property Tax

Pittsylvania County assesses Business Personal Property, Merchants' Capital and Machinery and Tools owned as of January 1 of the tax year.  Business Personal Property (furniture, fixtures, heavy equipment and hand tools) is assessed at a percentage of the cost ranging from 30% - 5% depending on the year acquired.  The tax rate set by the Board of Supervisors is the same as Personal Property - $7.75 per $100 assessed value. Merchants' Capital is assessed at 30% of the fair market value and the tax rate set by the Board of Supervisors is $2.75 per $100 assessed value.  Machinery & Tools is assessed at 10% of original capitalized cost and the tax rate set by the Board of Supervisors is $4.50 per $100 assessed value.  Businesses are requested to file an itemized list of personal property and equipment declaring the date of acquisition and original cost.  The return must be filed by February 15th. Any questions concerning the Business Personal Property Tax  should be directed to (434) 432-7940.

 

Business License  

At the present time Pittsylvania County does not require a business license except for the following:

  • Solid Waste Vendors - Required to get prior approval through the Board of Supervisors.  Fee consists of $50.00 per vehicle.

  • Bondsman - Required to get prior approval from the Circuit Court Judge.  Fee - $50.00

  • Amusement - Contact office for fees.

  • Dance Hall - Approved and issued by County Administrator

Any business locating or planning to do business in one of the Towns must check with the Town office for any license fees.  New businesses should contact this office for the proper reporting forms for personal property taxation and Code Compliance (434) 432-7750 to insure the  business location is properly zoned.