Cost of Doing Business

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Frederick County offers a competitive business environment. An affordable workforce and low and stable tax rates are attractive to companies seeking an advantageous and reliable community for its operations. Frederick County is the northern-most point of Virginia, a right-to-work state, and has an extensive road infrastructure, allowing companies to move its products in-and-out quickly.

Tax Rates

Virginia Corporate Tax Rate: 6%

Sales & Use Tax Rate: 5.3% (4.3% state | 1% local)

Frederick County Real Estate Tax Rate: $0.48 per $100 of assessed value

Frederick County Personal Property Tax Rate: $4.23 per $100 of assessed value

Frederick County Business Personal Property Tax Rate: $4.86 per $100 of assessed value

Frederick County Machinery & Tools Tax Rate: $2.00 per $100 of assessed value

Frederick County Meals Tax: 4%

Frederick County Combined Sales and Meals Tax: 9.3%

Last Updated: July 2025