How to Set up a Sole Proprietorship in Virginia

Intermediate 5 min 14 steps 45908 views Rating: 5.0/5 Published: 2026-05-22

Determine if you want a trade name.. Choose a memorable trade name.. Check that your trade name is available.

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1

Determine if you want a trade name.

Step 1

Determine if you want a trade name.

2

Choose a memorable trade name.

Step 2

Choose a memorable trade name.

3

Check that your trade name is available.

Step 3

Check that your trade name is available.

4

Register your trade name.

Step 4

Register your trade name.

5

Check if you need licenses or permits.

Step 5

Check if you need licenses or permits.

6

Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Step 6

Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

7

Register to pay state taxes.

Step 7

Register to pay state taxes.

8

Hire employees legally.

Step 8

Hire employees legally.

9

Open a business bank account.

Step 9

Open a business bank account.

10

Obtain business insurance.

Step 10

Obtain business insurance.

11

Create a business plan.

Step 11

Create a business plan.

12

Find business space.

Step 12

Find business space.

13

Find new business resources.

Step 13

Find new business resources.

14

Hire professional help, if necessary.

Step 14

Hire professional help, if necessary.

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