Start a Business in Corvallis

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 $50–$500

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Overview

Starting a business in Corvallis requires a Business License through the Finance Department. Base fee: $50–$500. No state sales tax. No general state business license. Cities collect business income taxes.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

✓County: health department permit + fire inspection

✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

County: health department permit + fire inspection

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: $50–$500 depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Finance Department

Phone: 541-766-6901

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Common Mistakes

⚠ Oregon State University town

⚠ No sales tax

⚠ Benton County Health

⚠ HP/tech presence

⚠ Oregon has no sales tax — one of only five states without a general sales tax

Choose Your Business Type

Restaurant Food Truck Barber Shop Retail Store Coffee Shop Bar / Nightclub Gym / Fitness Studio Nail Salon Cannabis Dispensary Dog Grooming Bakery Cleaning Service Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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