Business Support

New Business

Starting a new business is an exciting—and enormous—challenge! PDC’s Economic Development team offers an array of services to smooth the way for you.

Resources range from online portals like Business in Portland and the New Business Checklist to one-to-one visits and meetings with PDC's Business Services team.

Visit the "Business In Portland" (BIP) web site, an excellent service to help you get connected to resources that can help your business to grow and prosper.

Portland State Business Accelerator

The mission of the Portland State Business Accelerator is to incubate and accelerate start-up technology companies, especially those in the sectors of Green Tech & Sustainability, IT & Software, and Electronic Devices.

The PSBA is part of a larger effort by Portland State University to promote and support PSU and industry collaborations that foster economic development for our state in these key industries and others.

Companies locating at the PSBA gain affordable space for offices and labs and a range of support services to help speed each company's time to market. They also benefit from direct University contact as well as support from the business community and economic development agencies. In turn, these companies have a greatly increased probability of success and drive job growth and other economic gains in Oregon.

			New Business Checklist The following New Business Checklist outlines the basic considerations and requirements for businesses operating in the City of Portland. A print version of the New Business Checklist is also available for download.
While this list is intended to be comprehensive, keep in mind that different types of businesses have different needs, obligations, and federal, state, and local requirements and regulations. It is in the best interest of your business to contact all the agencies listed on below. Use the interactive boxes below to visit the appropriate agency, checking off items as you’ve completed them.

Requirements For All Businesses		Employment Issues
	Assumed Business Name Registration		Discrimination
	City of Portland Business License		Affirmative Action
	Multnomah County Business Income Tax		The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
	Multnomah County Business Personal Property Tax (tax forms)		Employee Health Insurance Regulations
	Transit District (Tri-Met) Taxes
	Annual State and Federal Taxes
Requirements for Businesses with Employees Federal Requirements		Specialized Licenses or Permits
	Employer Identification Number		Licenses or Permits Required for Specific Types of Businesses Regulated by the City or State
	Federal Income Tax Withholding and Social Security Contributions		Note: There are many specific licenses and permits. Click on the link above and then select the Business link at the top of the Bureau of Licenses main page.
	Federal Unemployment Tax
	Immigration & Naturalization Form I-9
State Requirements		Zoning, Building and Life Safety Regulations
	Combined Employer’s Registration		Zoning
	State Income Tax Withholding		Building
	State Unemployment Tax		Life Safety Regulations
	State Workers’ Compensation Insurance

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