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Astoria, OR Business License Information

How to obtain a business license in Astoria, OR.

How to Obtain an Astoria, OR Business License

Astoria's Planning Department publishes occupational tax (business license) applications and renewal materials so Clatsop County seat businesses file the city occupational tax form, pay annual fees tied to staffing, and meet planning and code requirements before operating.

If you are transacting business in Astoria, OR, you may be subject to city-level and county-level licensing requirements beyond the baseline state requirements. Local governments independently establish their own licensing scopes, fee schedules, exemptions, and compliance deadlines.

Failure to register at the local level can result in significant financial penalties, retroactive tax assessments, and the suspension of your legal right to conduct business operations within municipal boundaries.

Visit the official City of Astoria Forms (Business License / Occupational Tax)

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