Bedford County’s Office of Economic Development is passionate about helping you succeed in starting your business. Whether you are just beginning to write your business plan or have already gotten off to a great start, we are here to assist you.
County offices to contact when starting a business
- Department of Planning and Zoning regarding zoning issues
- Commissioner of the Revenue regarding tax structure
- County and State Permits and Licenses
- Town of Bedford Guide for starting a business
Need a business loan?
The Complete Guide to Getting Financial Help Through the Small Business Administration (external site)
Helpful contacts
Bedford County Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office
Tax Structure
Call (540) 586-7621
Bedford County Community Development
Building Inspections
Call (540) 586-7616
Zoning
Call (540) 586-7616
Addressing
Call (540) 587-5678
Bedford County Health Department
Environmental Services
Call (540) 586-7952
Bedford County Public Safety
Fire & Rescue
Call (540) 587-0700
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Employer ID Number
Call 1 (800) 829-1040
www.irs.gov
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Lynchburg DEQ Office
Call (434) 582-5120
www.deq.virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Taxation
Virginia Tax ID Number
Call (804) 367-8036
www.tax.virginia.gov
Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name
Call 1 (800) 552-7945
www.scc.virginia.gov
Central Virginia Community College Workforce Solutions & Community Education
Customized training and other workforce needs
Small Business Development Center — Lynchburg region (your local SBDC)
http://sbdclyhr.org/
U.S. Small Business Administration
Resources to help women-owned businesses and more
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Agriculture and forestry laws and regulations
Virginia Dept. of Business Assistance
State incentives, financing and more
Virginia Small Business Development Center
Start your own business