About Stafford: Business Essentials

Stafford County has the essentials necessary for smart business growth and unparalleled prosperity. The county combines a pro-business approach with amenities like first-rate restaurants, beautifully landscaped parks, championship golf courses, and top schools to make Stafford an ideal business climate.

The rapid growth of high technology, and Stafford's ideal location, combined with a low cost way of doing business, has created a hotbed of local professional opportunities. These attributes, with a diverse and highly educated workforce, make Stafford an obvious choice for business success.

Stafford County's schools, tax rates, roadways and housing opportunities make the county one of the most desirable places to live for professionals of all kinds. The high quality of life allows businesses to attract and retain the best professional employees in the world.

Tax rates that don't go out of style

Stafford has kept taxes low. Recently the Board of Supervisors enacted a new, lower $.63 real estate tax rate. And, we continue to be one of Virginia's only localities not to impose a BPOL tax! Click here for a complete chart of the most up to date Stafford tax rate.

Diverse and abundant labor force

The labor force in the Stafford area is a well-balanced mix of white and blue-collar workers, with a mix of educational backgrounds. They are high school graduates trained at technical schools, and over 30% are college educated or have advanced degrees.

A place that makes business its priority

Stafford County 's approach with business and government leaders is working to streamline business development approvals, leading to easy expansions. Stafford County Department of Economic Development is dedicated to facilitating success for businesses starting, relocating or expanding in Stafford. Countrywide efforts to promote business are paying dividends for local businesses. Stafford led the commonwealth in business growth January 2004 to January 2005.

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