Incorporated businesses in Norfolk, Virginia that operate meal-related businesses—such as restaurants, cafes, and catering services—that sell prepared food and beverages subject to the city's meal tax. The bond is required as a financial guarantee to ensure these corporations collect and remit local meal taxes owed to the city, and must be obtained prior to…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Tax bonds guarantee payment of taxes or compliance with tax regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Standard tax bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Credit check: Required for most tax bonds. Common types include sales tax bonds, fuel tax bonds, and cigarette/tobacco tax bonds. Quick approval is typical for applicants with good credit. Some tax bonds…
Typical timeframe
Credit-based approval — typically 1–2 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
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StateVABond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeCity of Norfolk, VirginiaBond classTax BondCategoryOtherBondMeal Tax Bond - CorporationPlain descriptionSales/Use/Consumers TaxesWho needs this bondIncorporated businesses in Norfolk, Virginia that operate meal-related businesses—such as restaurants, cafes, and catering services—that sell prepared food and beverages subject to the city's meal tax. The bond is requi…
