Virginia § 58.1-5 - Persons, etc., engaged in more than one business
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 58.1-5 — Persons, etc., engaged in more than one business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58.1-5. Persons, etc., engaged in more than one business
When any person, firm or corporation is engaged in more than one business which is made by law subject to taxation, such person, firm or corporation shall pay the tax provided by law on each branch of his, their or its business.
Code 1950, § 58-23; 1984, c. 675.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-5
What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-5 cover?
Section 58.1-5 ("Persons, etc., engaged in more than one business") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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