Thinking of Starting a Business in Arlington?
July 30, 2025 | By Alex Held
Have a business idea but not sure where to begin? Tired of making money for someone else and ready to write your own paycheck? Arlington Economic Development’s BizLaunch team is here to help you turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.
BizLaunch offers free tools, guidance and connections to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Whether you're launching a tech startup, opening a retail shop or starting a home-based business, make BizLaunch your first stop.
One of the most helpful tools BizLaunch offers is the Small Business Checklist — a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through everything you need to know to start a business in Arlington. From choosing a legal structure to securing permits and licenses, the checklist simplifies the process and helps you stay organized.
But BizLaunch and our suite of offerings is more than just a checklist. Entrepreneurs can access:
BizLaunch also works closely with additional Arlington County departments to help you navigate local regulations and access the right resources. As a division of Arlington Economic Development, BizLaunch is uniquely positioned to support businesses at every stage of their journey.
Why Arlington?
The County offers a dynamic business environment, a highly educated workforce and a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. Whether you're setting up shop in Ballston, Crystal City or Columbia Pike, Arlington is a great place to start and/or grow your business — and BizLaunch is here to help you every step of the way.
Ready to get started?
Download the Small Business Checklist and explore all the resources BizLaunch has to offer at www.bizlaunch.org. Your business journey starts here.