Renewals and annual filings in Arlington
What renews, and how often, once the business is open.
Customs Bond
U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionUS federal
Bought from a CBP-approved surety, usually through your customs broker, who files it electronically. A continuous bond covers a year of entries.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed on the agency's portal
- Takes
- At least 5 business days for review.
- Renews
- Continuous bonds renew yearly.
Cosmetic product facility registration (MoCRA)
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationUS federal
Filed online in Cosmetics Direct by the facility that makes or processes the cosmetics.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Every two years.
Cosmetic product listing (MoCRA)
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationUS federal
Filed online in Cosmetics Direct by the brand (the responsible person on the label), one listing per product.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Update every year.
Arlington County business license
Arlington County Commissioner of Revenue, Business Tax DivisionArlington
After the state requirements and the county permits, register the business in CAPP, the county's online system; a Business Tax Inspector then contacts you to finish the license.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed on the agency's portal
- Renews
- Every year; filing and payment are due March 1.
Hazardous materials registration
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT)US federal
Filed online when you ship or offer certain hazardous materials in bulk, such as large lithium battery shipments.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Every year by June 30.
Arlington County food establishment license
Arlington County Public Health Division, Environmental Health ProgramArlington
Any place selling prepared or packaged food needs the county's food establishment license. Before opening, a certified food protection manager must be in place and present during all operating hours.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed in person
- Renews
- Every year.
Guides for each business in Arlington
Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.
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