# Oregon

## Register your business in Oregon and navigate essential tax requirements efficiently.

### **Oregon New Business Registration Guide**

#### Taxes You Must Register For

If you’re hiring employees in Oregon, you must register for:

1. **Oregon State Income Tax Withholding**  
2. **Oregon Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax**

You will also be automatically enrolled in:

- **Paid Leave Oregon (PLO)**
- **Statewide Transit Tax**
- **Workers' Benefit Fund (WBF)**

Additional **local taxes** may apply depending on where your employees work.

#### Tax Agencies

- **Oregon Department of Revenue** — Income Tax Withholding
- **Oregon Employment Department** — Unemployment Insurance
- **Paid Leave Oregon** — Administered by the Oregon Employment Department

Unified registration and services are provided via Oregon’s business registration platforms.

#### Step-by-Step Registration Process

### Step 1: Register Your Business

- Go to the [Oregon Department of Revenue](https://www.oregon.gov/dor/Pages/index.aspx)
- Click the “Business” section
- Under “Information,” select “Register your Oregon business”
- Click “Register a business online”
- Click “New User” and then “Sign Up Now”
- Complete the online registration form

Upon registration, you will receive your **Business Identification Number (BIN)**. Update your Check account with your BIN. It is required for all state-level tax filings and agency interactions.

For help, contact the Oregon Department of Revenue at (503) 986-2200.

### Step 2: Set Up Online Access

**A. Annual/W2 Reporting System (Revenue Online)**

- Visit [Oregon Revenue Online](https://revenueonline.dor.oregon.gov/tap/_/)
- Click “Sign Up Now” and complete the user registration

**B. Combined Payroll Reporting System (Frances Online)**

- Visit [Frances Online](https://frances.oregon.gov/Employer/_/)
- Click “Sign Up for Online Access”
- Complete the employer setup process

**Note:** Employers are not required to assign a TPA within Frances Online, but online access is required to manage UI and PLO reporting.

For assistance with Frances Online, contact (503) 947-1488.

#### Other Oregon Payroll Taxes

### Workers’ Benefit Fund (WBF)

- Automatically included in your income tax withholding registration
- Assessed on hours worked and split between employer and employee
- Visit the [Workers’ Compensation Division](https://wcd.oregon.gov/Pages/index.aspx) for more details

### Paid Leave Oregon (PLO)

- Enrollment is included in the Oregon Combined Business Registration
- If you already have a BIN, you are automatically enrolled in PLO
- No separate registration required

Visit the Paid Leave Oregon website for program details

### Statewide Transit Tax

- Included in income tax withholding registration
- Applies to wages of Oregon residents and nonresidents working in Oregon
- Learn more at the [Statewide Transit Tax page](https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/businesses/Pages/statewide-transit-tax.aspx)

### Local and Regional Payroll Taxes

### TriMet and Lane Transit District (LTD) Taxes

- Included in income tax withholding registration
- Applies to all employers with employees working in these districts
- See [Transit Payroll Tax Publication (PDF)](https://www.oregon.gov/DOR/forms/FormsPubs/transit-payroll-taxes_211-503.pdf)

### Canby Area Transit Tax

- Registered through the [City of Canby](https://www.canbyoregon.gov/forms) as part of the business license application
- The tax is paid entirely by employers

### Sandy Transit Tax

- Employers register by contacting the [City of Sandy](https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/transit/page/welcome-sandy-business-community)
- Call (503) 489-2159 or email [businesslicense@cityofsandy.com](mailto:businesslicense@cityofsandy.com)

### South Clackamas Transit District (SCTD) Tax

- Register by contacting [SCTD](https://sctd.org/tax.html)
- Call (503) 829-7000 or email [rwallace@sctd.org](mailto:rwallace@sctd.org)

### Wilsonville Transit Tax

- Registration is part of the [Wilsonville business license](https://www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/finance/page/transit-payroll-tax-information)
- Customer number serves as the transit tax account number

### Eugene Community Safety Payroll Tax

- Register online at [MUNIRevs](https://eugene.munirevs.com/)
- Required for employers with employees at a physical address within Eugene city limits
- For support, contact (541) 682-5053 or email [cspayrolltaxhelp@eugene-or.gov](mailto:cspayrolltaxhelp@eugene-or.gov)

### Portland and Multnomah County Taxes

- Includes:
  - **Multnomah County Preschool for All Tax**
  - **Portland Metro Supportive Housing Tax**
- Register via [Portland Revenue Online (PRO)](https://pro.portland.gov/_/#4)
- Applies to certain employees; employer withholding required

**Disclaimer:** This guide is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified tax advisor or legal professional for specific advice.