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If you experience any problems, please call the business license staff at 503-526-2268
Questions? Contact the Finance Department: 503-526-2268
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Methods of Payment: Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express. Checks also accepted. Complete online application, then send in your check with print-friendly receipt.
All fields are required unless otherwise indicated
This is the name of your business that you have registered with the state. If you are not registered with the state and operate under your name, enter your name here
This would apply if you have multiple store fronts
Enter the person's name, or if the business is owned by a corporation then enter that name instead
Enter the general phone number of your business that will be displayed on our public listing of businesses
Enter the general email for your business that will be displayed on our public listing of businesses
If there are more than 2 owners please contact the business license staff at 503-526-2268
For apartments, hotels, and motels, business license fee will be based on number of dwelling units instead of average number of employees
DBA stands for "Doing Business As"
Non-profit organizations do not pay business license fees in the City of Beaverton, but are still required to apply for a business license. Please submit proof of your 501.c3 status to the finance department at the City of Beaverton
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This data will help us identify how well the City is engaging and serving different members of our community and if a business may be eligible for state Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business (MWESB) certification. Certification can promote economic opportunities for small businesses and open the door to targeted government contracting opportunities.
An FTE includes any combination of part time or temporary employees that equals 40 hours per week
The base fee of $75.00 covers the first four employees (FTE). Additional employees increase the license fee by $8.50 each. If the license is for only a half year, then the license fee will be half of the regular amount
Number of dwelling units (do not include owner-occupied unit)
The base fee of $75.00 covers the first 40 units. Additional units increase the license fee by $1.25 each. If the license is for only a half year, then the license fee will be half of the regular amount
Credit card payments: If fees are due, you will be directed to our virtual merchant to enter credit card information
Check payments: If fees are due, you will be directed to a print-friendly receipt page to print and send with your check
I understand that if I provide false or misleading information on this application, or on other documents in connection with my business license at the City of Beaverton, it will be grounds for revoking the business license, regardless of when it is discovered. I further certify that the information I have provided is correct, complete, and true. Also, I authorize a charge to my card account for the above amount in accordance with my card issuer agreement. REQUIRED