How to Start a PaintingĀ Business InĀ Oregon
Here are some steps on howĀ to become a legal paintingĀ business in the state of Oregon. Ā You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.
Getting started– The state of OregonĀ has a few linksĀ to help you start your business: Ā http://www.oregon4biz.com/Innovate-&-Create/Start/Ā andĀ http://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/starting-business.aspxĀ andĀ http://sos.oregon.gov/business/Documents/business-guides/start-business-guide.pdf
-Select aĀ business structureĀ
Find out more about business structures (Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.) and registering a business name here:Ā http://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/select-business-name-structure.aspx
-Register your painting business name.
Find out more here: Ā http://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/registering-your-business-name.aspx
IfĀ you need help selectingĀ a name for your paintingĀ business: Ā Choosing a Painting Business Name
-Register your painting business.
Find out more about how register your new painting business with the state of OregonĀ here:Ā http://www.oregon.gov/business/Pages/toolkit.aspx
-Open a Business Checking Account.
You will need to open a separateĀ bank account for your painting businessĀ with your new business name.
-Find out about taxes and hireĀ an accountant.
You mayĀ wantĀ to have an accountant do the work. More info about taxes here: http://www.oregon.gov/business/Pages/taxes.aspxĀ andĀ http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business
Ā -Get Liability Insurance.
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Find out more about liability insurance here: Painting Business Liability Insurance
Ā -Register as a Contractor.
Find if you need to register as a contractor in Oregon here:Ā http://www.oregon.gov/ccb/Pages/index.aspx
-Worker’s Compensation.
The insurance agency that provided your liability insurance should be able to help with this.
-Get Health Insurance.
Since you will be self-employed, you will need your own health insurance. Ā If you have employees, you will need a plan that will include their health needs also.
-City License.
You may be required to obtain a license to operate your paintingĀ businessĀ in a particular locale, whether you are a resident, or not.