New Business
Congratulations on your decision to start your business in the City of Roseburg............
We like to keep things simple - so in a nutshell - the City of Roseburg requires registration of those who come into the City limits to sell a product or service. As long as the ownership and location of the business remain the same, this is a one-time registration with a one-time $130.00 non-refundable fee. If a business opens another location or moves to a new location, registration and fee are again required. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card.
Click here for the registration application. ** Please see note below. Application and Information (36.6kb)
If your business will be operated out of your home within the City limits, you will also need to file a "Statement of Compliance for Home Occupation." There is no additional charge for this filing.
Home Occupation Compliance (19.2kb)
If you are considering a vending cart business, click here for information. Vending Cart Application Information(55.9kb)
Before completing your business application, click here for information from the Community Development Department. CDD Review Process (87.1kb)
If your business will be located within the downtown area, there are special parking restrictions developed to encourage customer parking turnover. Please see the attached explanation:
Click here to see the list of businesses which have registered during calendar year 2010 and 2009(updated monthly). These business are also included in the master business registration list.
Click here to see the list of businesses which have registered since implementation of the registration requirement (updated monthly) Business Registrations
** IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to Roseburg Municipal Code Section 9.100.020, a business registration cannot be issued to:
a. anyone who has ever been convicted of a felony; or
b. anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor within the last 5 years relating to fraud or theft or any law or statute where the elements of such relate to the business activity to be conducted, unless the applicant demonstrates that the offense has no bearing on the applicant’s fitness to undertake the licensed activity without endangering property or public health, safety or welfare.
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Here are other resources available to assist in starting up and supporting your business:
The Umpqua Community College Small Business Development Center can assist you with accounting systems, funding sources, business plans and much more. 2555 NE Diamond Lake Boulevard 541-440-4669 |
The Business Information Center, a division of the Oregon Secretary of State's Office, provides information on state licensing, assumed business names, withholding taxes, workers compensation and federal tax identification. This is also the site where you can register your assumed business name. Public Service Building Suite 151 255 Capitol Street SE Salem 97310-1327 503-986-2200 |
Anyone engaged in any construction or inspection activity involving improvements to real estate must be licensed by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. 700 Summer Street NE #300/PO Box 14140, Salem 97309-5051 503-378-4621 extension 4900 |
| Douglas County does not require licensing; however you should contact the Douglas County Assessor Personal Property Division: www.co.douglas.or.us/puboaa/default.asp or phone 541-440-6105. Food service establishments are regulated by Douglas County Health & Social Services, Food Services Division www.co.douglas.or.us/health/EH/ or phone 541-440-3571. |
Coos/Curry/Douglas Business Development Corporation is a non-profit development corporation designed to help companies start new ventures or expand existing ones via low interest loans and loan guarantees. 744 SE Rose 541-672-6728 |
There are a number of private organizations which serve to enhance Roseburg by actively supporting businesses. These include: Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce www.roseburgareachamber.org Roseburg Business Association 541-673-5004 Roseburg Town Center main Roseburg Valley Mall Merchants www.roseburgvalleymall.com Umpqua Valley Home Builders Assc. www.umpquavalleyhba.org |
City of Roseburg
900 SE Douglas Avenue
Roseburg OR 97470
Phone: (541) 492-6700