New Business Formation in Vienna and McLean, VA

New business formation is the process of choosing a legal structure, registering your business, getting the licenses and tax IDs you need, and setting up the systems to run it. Your Business Incubator, a nonprofit headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, helps founders in Vienna, McLean, Tysons, and across Fairfax County work through each step with free guidance.

Steps to Form a New Business in Virginia

  1. Choose your business structure. Sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership, or corporation. Each affects liability and taxes, so review your options with an attorney or CPA.
  2. Register with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). LLCs, corporations, and partnerships register with the SCC. Check that your business name is available first.
  3. Get an EIN. An Employer Identification Number from the IRS is free and is needed for most business bank accounts and for hiring.
  4. Get your local business license. Businesses in the Town of Vienna apply with the Town of Vienna. Businesses in McLean, which is not an incorporated town, apply with Fairfax County.
  5. Open a business bank account. Keep business and personal money separate from day one.
  6. Set up your customer systems. A business phone number, a professional email domain, a website, and a CRM to capture leads and follow up.

How We Help New Founders

Free advisory meetings. Talk through your idea, your structure questions, and your launch plan with our team. Book a free business advisory meeting.

Trusted professionals. Our Verified Vendors network connects you with service providers who understand small businesses.

Systems that run from day one. Done-for-you CRM setup gives you a CRM phone number, email and SMS marketing, an AI voice agent, and follow-up automations, set up by our team.

Classes and networking. Join our startup classes and workshops and meet other owners through iCommunity.

We are a nonprofit incubator, not a law firm or accounting firm, and we do not file formation documents for you. We help you plan, connect you with trusted professionals, and get your business systems running.

New Business Formation: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you file my LLC paperwork?

No. We are a nonprofit incubator, not a law firm or filing service. We help you understand the steps, connect you with trusted professionals, and set up the tools to run your business once it is formed.

Where do I get a business license in Vienna or McLean?

Businesses located in the Town of Vienna get a business license from the Town of Vienna. Businesses in McLean get one from Fairfax County, because McLean is not an incorporated town. Contact the licensing office before you open.

Can I meet with you in person?

Yes. Our headquarters is at 1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 350, Vienna, VA 22182. Call 202-587-5626 to book a free advisory meeting.

What should I set up after forming my business?

A business bank account, a dedicated business phone number, a professional email domain, and a CRM to capture leads and follow up. Hub AI CRM includes the customer tools, and our team sets it up for you.

Start Your Business With Support

Book a free advisory meeting in Vienna, by phone, or by video. Call 202-587-5626.