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This guide provides an overview of Sales Tax in Virginia, including applicable rates, registration requirements, compliance obligations, and filing deadlines. It is designed for businesses engaging in transactions within Virginia.
of sales tax revenue funds public transportation projects.
The following conditions might establish a physical nexus in Virginia:
Virginia taxes a variety of services, especially anything tied to tangible goods, digital products, or electronically delivered software.
Calculate sales tax by applying the state and local rates based on the destination where the buyer receives the goods, because Virginia is destination-based for sales tax.
Tangible personal property sales and many local‐augmented sales tax rates apply. The total rate is the base 5.3 % plus local additions (commonly +1 %) bringing many areas to 6.3 %, with some areas up to 7 %.
Apply through the Virginia Tax “Business Online Services” portal. There is no fee to apply for the permit.
Once you’ve registered (and have your permit), determine which rate applies (state + local) based on the location of the buyer, then add the sales tax to the sales price, collect it at the point of sale, maintain records, then file and remit to the state by the required due date.
Generally, no - digital services and SaaS are not taxable in Virginia in most cases - but you should check your exact product and consult the tax authority because exceptions may apply.
If you meet the economic nexus threshold of USD 100,000 in gross sales or 200+ transactions in Virginia, you must register, collect, file and remit sales tax even if you have no physical presence.
No - while the base rate is 5.3 %, local additions vary. Most counties add about 1 % (for a total of ~6.3 %), some areas are slightly lower (~6 .0 %) and some up to ~7 %. You must determine the correct combined rate for the buyer’s location.
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