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Many state agencies worked to provide information on government registration and licensing requirements for businesses. This guide provides basic information and a general checklist to guide you through the process of starting a business in Oregon. The guide also highlights business assistance programs that can help you as you begin and continue to operate your business.  \nFor businesses that hire employees, the Oregon Employer's Guide provides a general checklist to guide you through government’s requirements for Oregon employers.  \nUse the guides independently or together, depending on the needs of your business.  \nPlease contact our office for further information:  \nSecretary of State, Corporation Division  \nPublic Service Building  \n255 Capitol St. NE, Ste. 151  \nSalem, OR 97310-1327  \n(503) 986-2200  \n[CorporationDivision.SOS@sos.oregon.gov](CorporationDivision.SOS@sos.oregon.gov)  \n [sos.oregon.gov/business](sos.oregon.gov/business)  \n[Business.Oregon.gov](Business.Oregon.gov)  \nPUBLICATION LIMITATIONS  \nThe participating government agencies share all information allowed by law and help each other enforce compliance with the individual programs. If you have any questions about the material covered in this booklet, please contact the appropriate agency. Phone numbers are listed in each section, along with material provided by the agency. Information in this publication is not a complete statement of laws and administrative rules. No information in this guide should be construed as legal advice.  \nThe State of Oregon has made every effort to ensure accuracy of the information at publication, but it is impossible to guarantee that the information remains continuously valid.  \nThis publication is updated periodically; assistance with corrections and additions is welcome. Please email suggestions to the Business Information Center at [CorporationDivision.SOS@sos.oregon.gov](CorporationDivision.SOS@sos.oregon.gov).  \nThe guide works best when viewed online, as it contains clickable links for easy navigation. 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