Northampton County's "Starting a Business Guide"
Business Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) Form
BUSINESS LICENSE
Northampton County requires that all businesses and contractors, including those exempt from the fee, operating within Northampton County register with the Commissioner of the Revenue for local taxation purposes.
The Business Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) fee is a flat fee of thirty dollars ($30) annually and is assessed on all non-manufacturing businesses doing business within Northampton County. Licenses must be obtained by March 1 of the tax year or within ten (10) days of beginning business, whichever is later. Failure to obtain a license can result in a fine of no more than $500.
Business Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) Form
Incorporated towns imposing a license are Belle Haven, Exmore, Cheriton, and Cape Charles.