Oregon Business Resources
Oregon's Secretary of State provides several resources for new businesses, including a guide for starting a business in Oregon and one for employers doing business in Oregon.
Oregon's Business Xpress is an online portal providing state resources for starting, expanding, and operating a business in Oregon.
Register, Renew, Reinstate in Oregon.
To find information on how to register your business in Oregon, go to https://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/register.aspx
Please remember if you register your business with the Secretary of State you will also need to check with your local city for requirements for a business license.
Please remember if you register your business with the Secretary of State you will also need to check with your local city for requirements for a business license.
To renew your existing business (annual reporting), please go to https://secure.sos.state.or.us/cbrbr/renewal.action#stay
Forget to File Your Annual Report? Need to Reinstate Your Business? to leaner how to take the steps necessary to reinstate your business, go to https://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/reinstate-a-business.aspx
Starting Closing a Business
Starting a business: Steps to starting a business.
Closing a business: Dissolving your business
Business Publications: Guides for starting a business
Business Names and Trademarks: Register a business name or a trademark. What's the difference?
Business Resources
Answers to Business Registration Questions: Frequently asked questions and answers for your business.
Business Laws & Rules: Laws and rules for business, notary and UCC
Prevent & Detect Business Identity: Protect your business from identity theft
Business Privacy Alternatives: Alternatives to using your home address for registry
Government Databases: Commonly requested online Oregon business databases.
Scam Alert: Protect yourself from misleading solicitations
Know who you are doing business with: Consumer Protection Resources
Small Business Certifications
To qualify, the business must:
- Be for profit (OAR 123-200-1600(3)(a));
- Be an Oregon business according to federal tax filing (OAR 123-200-1600(3)(b));
- Be registered with the Oregon Secretary of State (OAR 123-200-1600(3)(c));
- Not be a joint venture (OAR 123-200-1600(3)(d)); and
The business owner must:
- Be properly licensed (e.g. engineer, plumber) (OAR 123-200-1600(3)(c)).
- Use the Application Checklist to gather all necessary records.
- Visit the Certification Management System to access the e-application and apply for ESB Certification.
If you do not have the ability to access the e-application process please send an email to the COBID team at
cobid.web@oregon.gov to receive a hard copy application.
Training Events
There are many training events available from a variety of government agencies, non-profits, and business support services.
go to Business Xpress to learn more https://www.oregon.gov/business/Pages/Training.aspx
go to Business Xpress to learn more https://www.oregon.gov/business/Pages/Training.aspx