U.S. Virgin Islands Small Business Guide

Green Business Resources in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Learn how to lower energy costs and protect the environment.

• Energy Efficiency Assistance Programs
• Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
• Energy Saving Tips
• Green City: St. Croix

Starting a Business

If you are thinking of starting a small business, or already own a small business, several free counseling and training programs are available to help you get started and expand your operations. Services cover all aspects of starting and running a business, from getting loans and financing for starting or expanding to developing business plans and marketing strategies.

• U.S. Virgin Islands Small Business Development Centers
  Provides free start-up advice, training and counseling services to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - US Virgin Islands District Office
  Offers business development counseling and training programs and information on SBA loan programs.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives Association) is a nonprofit organization and SBA resource partner dedicated to helping small business growth through free mentoring and business counseling and low-cost workshops. Contact your local SCORE for small business development programs in your area:

• San Juan Metro- SCORE

Doing Business in the U.S. Virgin Islands

From getting a business license to filing your taxes, the following sites provides resources you need to start and manage a business in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

• U.S. Virgin Islands Business Portal
  Resources you need to start and operate a business in the U.S.Virgin Islands, file your business taxes, get a business license and much more.
• First Stop Business Information Center
  Provides small business owners and entrepreneurs with information on how to comply with state regulatory requirements for operating a small business.