Starting Your Business in Wilsonville

We recognize that small businesses are the foundation of any local economy, and making connections with needed resources and supportive individuals is a big part of starting a successful small business.  We are here to help make that happen.  

To that end, we have compiled a list of Small Business Resources to help our local entrepreneurs connect with regional services that provide general business advice and mentoring, as well as supply chain resources.

Wilsonville Business Resources

When you open your business in Wilsonville, you'll need a business license and information on our transit taxes.  We operate our own transit system and charge lower transit taxes than our neighboring communities.

To make sure your business will be an appropriate match for the underlying zoning, contact the City's Planning Department or review zoning and signage information on the City's website.

State Business Resources

Oregon's Secretary of State provides a number of resources for new businesses, including a guide for starting a business in Oregon and one for employers doing business in Oregon.

Oregon's Business Xpress  is an online portal providing state resources for starting, expanding, and operating a business in Oregon.