Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county. Elsewhere ask the city clerk or finance office whether a license applies; Eugene licenses only a few activities, and some cities license every storefront.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 2 of 6: Register for tax
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your city (Portland: Revenue Division, with Multnomah County).
Sources and dates
Portland Revenue Division business tax pages; Multnomah County Business Income Tax; city ordinances. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Yes. Register with the Portland Revenue Division within 60 days of starting business in the city or county.
Your city (Portland: Revenue Division, with Multnomah County).
Step 2 of 6, register for tax. The steps before it: set up the business.
Who needs a city business license or business license tax in Oregon?
