Business Help/Tax

My business is already registered with the State of West Virginia. Do I still need to register with the City of Charleston?

Admission/Amusement Tax

What is an Admission/Amusement Tax?

Business and Occupation Tax

Am I required to file Business and Occupation tax if I had no income within the city during a period?
Can I file my Business and Occupation Tax return electronically?
Can I receive a refund if I overpaid my Business and Occupation tax?
How do I contest a Business and Occupation tax assessment?
What are the Business and Occupation tax rates?
When are Business and Occupation tax returns due?
Who is required to file Business and Occupation Taxes?

Business Parking Requirements

Does Charleston require my business to provide a certain number of on-site parking spaces?

Business Signs

I'd like to install signage for my business. Are there zoning rules related to signage on commercial properties?

City Service Fee

Are non-profit entities, religious organizations, or other businesses that are exempt from Business and Occupation Tax required to deduct the City Service Fee from their employees?
Are there a minimum of hours you have to work in order to be required to pay the City Service Fee?
Can I get a refund if my employer deducted the City Service Fee in error?
Can I pay the City Service Fee annually?
Can I use my credit or debit card to pay the City Serve Fee or Business and Occupation Tax?
Does an employee have to pay the City Service Fee if they are on paid leave, vacation, paid sick leave, paid leave of any kind, or out-of-town on business?
My employees are not paid weekly. How do I calculate the City Service Fee amount(s) to withhold from their pay?
Rather than deducting the fee from my pay, can my employer pay the City Service Fee for me?
What if I work two jobs within the city? Do I have to pay the City Service Fee twice?
Who must pay the City Service Fee and when is it due and what are the associated penalties?

City Taxes

What is my Kanawha County Real Estate tax account number?

Home-Based Businesses

Can I operate a business from my home?

Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax

Can a Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax be exempt?
What is a Hotel/Motel Tax?

Identify Suitable Businesses for My Property

I want to start a business. Where can I find suitable property?

Public Utility Excise Tax

What is the public utility tax?

Solicitation of Funds

What are the Solicitation rules in the City of Charleston?

Start a New Business

How do I start a new business in the City of Charleston?
I'd like to install signage for my business. Are there zoning rules related to signage on commercial properties?
What is a new business walk through inspection?

Street Vendor(s)

What are the approved areas for street vendors?
What are the rules for street vendors?

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