Any and all complaints that are taken by other departments within the office are often resolved at this level. The staff of the Investigative Services Division ensures that businesses locating within our city are properly licensed, remit all required consumer taxes, and file property declarations appropriately. They prepare for the prosecution of those who violate tax laws in the appropriate courts of jurisdiction. Although mostly assigned by internal departments, if you have a question regarding any of the above, contact The Commissioner of the Revenue's Investigative Services Division at 427-8784. All businesses operating within the City of Virginia Beach are required to register with the Commissioner of the Revenue and most are required to obtain a city business license.
Citizens offer great assisstance with discovering unlicensed business operations.
If you have a concern for the correct tax status of an individual's property or business within the City of Virginia Beach, you may download the Concerned Citizen Report to report possible violations of the tax laws. If you would like to obtain information about a business, download the Business License Inquiry Form .