Wedding Planner Permit Requirements in Portland, OR

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees, operate as an LLC/corporation, or file certain business tax returns. Free from the IRS. Sole proprietors with no employees may use their SSN instead.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

1. Oregon Business Registry

   Oregon has no sales tax. All businesses must register with the Oregon Secretary of State. Service businesses may need an Oregon Business Identification Number (BIN) for payroll taxes.

   Official government source

   $100 (LLC) or $100 (corporation)·1–3 business days (online)

   $100 (LLC) or $100 (corporation)

   1–3 business days (online)

2. General Liability Insurance (Recommended)

   Wedding planners in Oregon are not legally required to carry liability insurance, but most venues require proof of $1M–$2M general liability coverage before allowing a planner to work on-site. Many clients also require it in your contract.

   $400–$1,200/year·Same day (online quotes)

   $400–$1,200/year

   Same day (online quotes)

1. Portland Business License

   All businesses operating in Portland must obtain a general Business License from the Portland Revenue Division. Wedding planners operating as sole proprietors, LLCs, or corporations need this license to legally conduct business. Renewal is required annually.

   Official government source

   $50–$200/year·1–3 weeks

   $50–$200/year

   1–3 weeks

2. DBA (Doing Business As) Registration

   If operating under a trade name (e.g., "Perfect Day Events" rather than your legal name), you must file a Fictitious Business Name (DBA) with Multnomah County. This is required before accepting payments under a business name.

   $15–$50·1–2 weeks

   $15–$50

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Portland — Business Licensing
• Oregon Secretary of State
• IRS — Apply for EIN

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