A West Virginia Business Registration Certificate (License) is REQUIRED by the State for all businesses operating in the state.  The State of West Virginia offers a one stop business portal at www.business4.wv.gov for starting a new business, or by calling the local West Virginia State Tax Department at (304) 256-6870 located at 401 Neville Street in Beckley.

Every business with a physical location in the city limits of Beckley must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Beckley Code Enforcement Department before a City Municipal license will be issued.  For more information, please contact the Code Enforcement Department at (304) 256-1738 or by email at codeenforcement@beckley.org.

Businesses engaged in business activities within the city limits of Beckley, regardless of whether or not such persons maintain a permanent place of business in Beckley, need to complete a Municipal License.  After receiving a WV Business License and a Certificate of Occupancy, you will need to apply for a City of Beckley Municipal License.  A City license is required BEFORE you open.  City licenses are valid from July 1^st to June 30^th and must be renewed before July 1^st of each year. The Municipal License fee is $15 per year, additional fees for consumption, sale and distribution of alcohol, wine and liquor may apply. File Online Here. https://beckleywv.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/beckleywv

As of July 1, 2016, all businesses that are required to collect the 6% West Virginia Sales Tax are also required to collect a 1% Municipal Sales and Use Tax (Chapter 13 Article XIV Section 13-1400).  Please remit the total tax collected (7%) to the WV State Tax Department. It can be filed and remitted at www.mytaxes.wvtax.gov.

All business conducted within City limits is subject to Business and Occupation Tax.  The B&O tax is based upon gross sales/service.  The tax is due and payable each quarter. Once you are set up with a Municipal License your business will automatically be set up to receive Business and Occupation tax forms. Forms are mailed quarterly.  Additional information is available by contacting the Tax and Licensing Clerk at (304) 256-1758 or by email at heather.richmond@beckley.org. File and pay online here. https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/beckleywv  

We offer Business and Occupation Tax credit for new businesses and expansion of existing businesses in certain areas of the City and for certain types of businesses.  Check to see if this credit applies to your business.  New/Expanding Business Tax Credit

Once your business is up and running, you may want to consider a ribbon cutting ceremony.  This type of event offers a new business an introduction into the community and favorable free publicity.  The Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce would be happy to assist with setting this up.  (304) 252-7328.  www.brccc.com

Phone Numbers

City of Beckley

Main Business Office                                                 (304) 256-1768

Code Enforcement                                                      (304) 256-1738

Tax and Licensing                                                       (304) 256-1758

Recycling                                                                      (304) 256-1813

Raleigh County

Raleigh County Health Dept                                      (304) 252-8531

Utilities

Appalachian Power Company                                   1-800-982-4237

Mountaineer Gas Company                                       1-800-834-2070

Beckley Sanitary Board                                               (304) 256-1761

Beckley Water Company                                            (304) 255-5121

Beckley Garbage                                                         (304) 252-6051

Optimum (formerly Suddenlink)                               1-800-972-5757

If you have any questions, please contact the Tax and Licensing Clerk at (304) 256-1758 or email heather.richmond@beckley.org.