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Business Startup Steps in Oregon
- Choose your business structure
- Obtain licenses and permits per your location and activities
- Register your business name
- Register for taxes
Business Environment in Oregon
- Business-friendly environment with streamlined licensing
- Over 80,000 new businesses opened in 2022
- Growing sectors include tech, forestry, and manufacturing
Costs and Requirements in Oregon
- Nearly all cities and counties require a business license costing $100-$1,000
- Federal taxes use an EIN
- Oregon has no general sales tax
- To form an LLC, the filing fee is $100
- Annual report fees are also $100
- Obtaining licenses and permits has additional costs from $50-$500
Additional Information
- Liquor licenses take 2-5 weeks
- SOS lets you check application status
- With streamlined online filing, most licenses are issued within days
