Starting a New Business?

There are many things to do when you start up a business. Here are some useful links to get your business started. In addition, if you would like help writing a business plan and setting some goals we can help with that too! Give us a call.

1. Oregon Start a Business Guide
2. Decide Your Business Structure
3. Register Your Business in Oregon
4. Apply for an EIN
5. Apply for General Liability Insurance
6. Research the taxes you will need to pay (Federal, State, Local, Property)

• Oregon Payroll Tax Due Dates
• Oregon Revenue Online 
• IRS Payments 
• Live Tax Form Calendar 
• IRS Forms
• Oregon Tax Information Authorization & Power of Attorney
• Oregon Child Support Program Payments
• W-9 Form for Subcontractors 
• The City of Portland 
• Washington County Business Personal Property 
• Multnomah County Business Personal Property
• Clackamas County Business Personal Property

• Oregon Employers Guide
• Combined Employer's Registration 
• Oregon New Hire Reporting
• W-4 Form
• I-9 Form
• Oregon Direct Deposit Form
• Employee Check List Template
• Reporting Payroll with SAIF

• Doing Business in Washington
• Washington Labor and Industries 
• WA Sales Tax Filing 
• WA File Unemployment Taxes 
• Washington Family Leave Act  
• WA Reporting Family Leave
• Washington Tax Center Contact Information
• Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave Forms
• Washington SAW     

• Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities as a Nonprofit