Navigating Licenses and Permits
Things can be complicated. Use our service and we will make sure you get what you need. If the IRS issues you a number, you may have to get a Wholesale or Retail License from each state in which you have a business address. State government sites might help you get the Wholesale or Retail License, but they are not easy to navigate or read. You can ask your lawyer, bookkeeper or accountant to find out what you need, but they may charge you.
A new business registers for an Oregon Wholesale license to commence with their business. In some cases, that license permits the business to buy wholesale and sell retail. When you register your business, you obtain a resale license and a business license. Take a Short Quiz to see if you need an Oregon Wholesale License or Business License.
Although Alaska has no sales tax, several localities impose their own. A business license is required to conduct business in Alaska. Learn more at the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission website.
To obtain and maintain this license, the State of Oregon requires an application, a $1000 fee, documentation, and renewals.
Steps to Acquiring Licenses
- Find a mentor to introduce you to wholesaling real estate in Oregon.
- Attend networking events to assess trends.
- Enroll in a course to build basics.
To obtain a wholesale license you’ll need licenses based on location and type. You might need city licenses. Below are examples of licenses dictated by business type.
- Realtor licenses to buy, sell, or lease.
- Contractors need licenses to work in Oregon.
- For wholesale, a $25 annual license to grow and sell ginseng in Oregon.
Establish a business structure first. Many cities require licensing. Rules vary on location and business.
Specific Business Licensing Scenarios
Handmade Crafts Licensing
To sell handmade crafts retail and buy them wholesale, you need a sales tax ID also called a seller’s permit. In Oregon, you’ll need to secure a variety of licenses and permits based on multiple factors, including your business’s location and type.
You can obtain a business license in Oregon by applying with the relevant licensing or regulatory agency. The agency you apply with will depend on where your business is located and what business activities it engages in.
Business licensing requirements depend on your business’s activity and location.
Etsy Business Requirements
Starting a Business on Etsy requires at least a business license and a seller’s permit. If your state has income tax, you must pay state income taxes on the net income from your Etsy sales as well.
Oregon has more than 1,100 licenses, permits, and certifications.
Selling Clothing
To sell fresh threads, you need permits to buy wholesale and resell, and a business license to start the Clothing Store business.
E-commerce Business
To operate an e-commerce business legally in Oregon, you must register the business, hire a Registered Agent, file Articles of Organization, draft an Operating Agreement, and obtain necessary licenses and permits.
- Fulfillment centers can store and ship your inventory.
- Some licenses you may need include seller’s permits and business licenses.
- E-commerce businesses must pay sales tax, corporate income tax, and employment taxes.
You must also adhere to tax laws. Develop your marketing strategy by identifying your target audience and connecting through social media, email newsletters, and other channels.
To operate legally, file an Assumed Business Name and protect your business name. After registering your business license, remember to renew it regularly.