Business Environment

​Virginia is an employer-friendly state with a ​"Right to Work" labor structure.​ Virginia Beach's economy is strong and diversified.

Named by WalletHub the 2022 "11th Best-Run City in America" and 2023 "4th Hardest-Working City in America", Virginia Beach has a business environment perfectly aligned to meet your company's needs. The cost of conducting business here is significantly lower than the national average, primarily due to our low City and state tax rates, competitive wages, and transportation infrastructure that provides businesses access to more than two-thirds of the U.S. population within a two-day drive.

      There are plenty of reasons to relocate or expand your business in Virginia Beach – not the least of which is the support available from the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development, and our local, regional, and state partners.​ Learn what makes Virginia Beach the best city in the USA to relocate or expand your business.

      Virginia Beach has NO machinery and tools tax.
      Virginia ranks No. 1 Top State for Business by CNBC's 2024 rankings.
      In ​2019, Forbes.com and Forbes Magazine placed Virginia as the 4th Best State for Business.

      Helpful Links