County business license renewals and elderly and disabled tax relief deadlines are both May 1, 2023
Business License Renewals
County Business License Renewals and Elderly and Disabled Exemption Application are both due to the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office by May 1, 2023.
New Kent County Code (Chapter 66 Article VI. - Business License Taxes) requires that any person engaging in business, trade or profession in New Kent County shall apply for a business license prior to conducting business. You need a Business License IF YOU:
- Advertise or otherwise hold yourself out to the public as offering good or services for sale; OR
- File a Federal Schedule C or Schedule C-EZ "Profit or Loss from a Business"; OR
- File other tax returns, schedules & documents required only of a business, or of persons engaged in a trade or business; OR
- Are paid as a 1099 independent contractor
AND YOU:
- Have an office, retail space, or other location, leased or otherwise, in New Kent County: OR, If you have no such space, you:
- Are a resident of New Kent County
Further information in renewing your business license
Tax Relief/Deferral for the Elderly and Disabled Program
There are several tax relief and exemption programs available for those who qualify. Certain eligibility requirements for income and financial worth apply to elderly and disabled tax exemption. Documentation is required. Additional information