State Guide

Oregon Business License

This guide covers Oregon's general business license requirements — state-level registration, local city and county licenses, fees, and renewal timelines.

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Overview

Oregon has no general sales tax, which eliminates the typical seller's permit requirement. Oregon businesses must register their business entity with the Secretary of State and may need to register for Oregon income/excise taxes.

Local Oregon cities and counties require business licenses. Portland, Salem, Eugene, Beaverton, and Hillsboro each have their own locally administered business license programs.

Oregon Business Registry / Excise Tax Registration

Primary agencyOregon Secretary of State / Department of Revenue
Legal authorityORS Chapter 60 (Business Registry)
Key noteNo sales tax in Oregon. Entity registration with Secretary of State required. Local city business licenses are the primary business licensing requirement.

Initial Registration

Filing methodOnline at Oregon Business Registry (sos.oregon.gov)
Agency feeLLC: $100; Corporation: $100

Registration Renewal

Filing methodAnnual report to Secretary of State
Agency fee$100 for most entities annually
Due dateAnniversary month of entity registration

Local General Business Licenses

Oregon cities are the primary source of general business licensing in the state.

Counties

Baker CountyBenton CountyClackamas CountyClatsop CountyColumbia CountyCoos CountyCrook CountyCurry CountyDeschutes CountyDouglas CountyGilliam CountyGrant CountyHarney CountyHood River CountyJackson CountyJefferson CountyJosephine CountyKlamath CountyLake CountyLane CountyLincoln CountyLinn CountyMalheur CountyMarion CountyMorrow CountyMultnomah CountyPolk CountySherman CountyTillamook CountyUmatilla CountyUnion CountyWallowa CountyWasco CountyWashington CountyWheeler CountyYamhill County

Cities & Townships

AstoriaBeavertonBendCanbyCentral PointCoos BayEugeneGrants PassGreshamHappy ValleyHillsboroKlamath FallsLake OswegoMedfordMilwaukieMolallaNewbergNewportOregon CityPendletonPortlandRedmondSalemSandySherwoodSilvertonSt. HelensTigardTroutdaleTualatinWest LinnWilsonvilleWoodburn

EntityEngine does not provide tax, financial, or legal advice. Requirements change — always verify with the issuing agency. Confirm with Oregon Secretary of State / Department of Revenue →

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