Department of Finance Announcements

On this page you will find announcements from the Department of Finance including important tax notices and more. Please click on any of the announcement titles below to learn more.

Richmond Business Owners Can Avoid Late Fees on Business Taxes By Registering and Filing Before March 31 

Richmond's business owners now have until March 31 to register with the RVA Business Portal and file Business Personal Property and Business Professional and Occupational License Taxes. Business owners who register and file before March 31 will avoid late fees and interest.

In January, the City's Department of Finance introduced the RVA Business Portal (rvapay.rva.gov/bpp), an online system designed to make managing business taxes and licenses easier than ever.

With this portal, business owners can:

• file and pay business taxes online quickly and securely
• generate invoices and track payments with ease
• manage business licenses in one convenient location

"We're so excited to have launched the RVA Business Portal at the beginning of this year, and we want folks to have as much time as possible to access the new system. That's why we're giving Richmond's business owners until March 31 to register in the Portal and file their taxes - and they will avoid late fees and interest." said Sheila White, Director of the Department of Finance.

Residents are encouraged to visit the RVA Business Portal today and set up an account. For questions, business owners can contact the Department of Finance's support team to reserve an appointment or submit an RVA 311 service request.

A full list of online payment options can be found on the Department of Finance's website: rva.gov/finance/online-payment

New RVA Business Portal, Filing & Payment Now Available

Online filing for 2025 via our NEW self-service business portal now includes:

•       Immediate filing and invoice generation for Business Personal Property and Business, Professional, and Occupational Licenses
•       No need for manual form preparation, mailing, or delivery to City Hall
•       No waiting for the City to produce an invoice or process your payment
•       No payment delays to the City

Filing forms are due 03/01/2025 via the new portal: https://rvapay.rva.gov/bpp. 

We will not accept filings using the prior year forms. Assistance is available in-person, online, or via RVA311. Additionally, appointments can be scheduled in-person or via Teams at https://www.rva.gov/finance.