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Donald compliance requirements

Every filing obligation for small businesses operating in Donald, Oregon — federal, state, county, and city-specific.

Breakdown: 106 federal requirements, 266 Oregon state filings, 36 Marion County requirements, and 1 Donald-specific requirements. Each obligation links to an authoritative source — the official government page where available, or the authorized filing portal or publisher otherwise.

Federal Obligations(106)

1099-NEC Filing — Nonemployee Compensation

ANNUALTAX FILING

Businesses that pay $600 or more to a non-employee (independent contractor, freelancer, etc.) during the year must file Form 1099-NEC with the IRS and provide a copy to the recipient by January 31. Th...

ADA Title III — Accessibility Compliance for Public Accommodations

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses that are places of public accommodation (restaurants, retail stores, hotels, theaters, medical offices, professional offices,...

ATF Federal Explosives License/Permit

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

Businesses that manufacture, import, deal in, or use explosive materials must obtain a federal explosives license or permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Licenses...

Est. fee: $200 ($200 for a manufacturer/importer/dealer license (3-year term). $100 for a user permit (3-year term). Employee Possessor background check fees may apply separately.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Recordkeeping

AS NEEDEDINDUSTRY LICENSE

All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) must complete and retain ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) for every firearm transaction conducted through the licensee. Per the Bipartisan Safer Commun...

Est. fee: $0 (No fee. Form 4473 is a recordkeeping obligation, not a filing.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BIS Export Controls — Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Businesses exporting goods, software, or technology from the United States must comply with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Expor...

Est. fee: $0 (No fee for export license applications. Compliance program costs vary.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BOI Report — Beneficial Ownership Information

ONE TIMEREGISTRATION

The Corporate Transparency Act requires certain companies to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. As of March 2025, FinCEN issued a rule exempting all domestic companies from...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. Filing is done online at boiefiling.fincen.gov.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BOI Report — Updated Report (Ownership Changes)

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

Under the Corporate Transparency Act, reporting companies must file an updated Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN within 30 calendar days of any change to previously reported in...

CAN-SPAM Act Compliance

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

The CAN-SPAM Act (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act) applies to all businesses that send commercial email messages — any electronic mail message whose primary purp...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee — CAN-SPAM is a compliance-posture obligation with no registration or filing required.)Source → (opens in new tab)

CBP Import Entry — Customs Declaration for Imported Goods

AS NEEDEDTAX FILING

Businesses importing goods into the United States with a value exceeding $2,500 must file an entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Formal entries require a customs bond and use of a lic...

COBRA Notice Requirements — Continuation of Health Coverage

AS NEEDEDEMPLOYMENT

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers with 20 or more employees who sponsor group health plans to offer continuation coverage to employees and their dependents ...

Oregon State Obligations(266)

Annual Report

ANNUALREGISTRATION

All LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships registered in Oregon must file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State each year to maintain active status. Sole p...

Est. fee: $100 (Filing fee is $100 for most entities (LLC, corp, LP, LLP, PLLC) when filed online. Domestic nonprofits pay $50. Foreign corporations pay $275. Paper filing adds a $100 processing surcharge.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Workplace Fairness Act Compliance

AS NEEDEDEMPLOYMENT

Oregon employers are required under ORS 659A and the Workplace Fairness Act to maintain and distribute a written anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policy. Employers must provide a copy of the po...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. BOLI provides free policy templates. Civil penalties and damages may apply for violations.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Business Personal Property Tax Return

ANNUALTAX FILING

Oregon businesses must file an annual personal property tax return with their county assessor listing all taxable business personal property — machinery, equipment, furniture, supplies, and leasehold ...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee for the return. Property taxes are assessed based on real market value and billed separately by the county. Tax rates vary by county and taxing district.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Charitable Organization Annual Report (CT-12)

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Oregon nonprofits registered with the DOJ Charitable Activities Section must file an annual financial report using Form CT-12 (Oregon charities) or Form CT-12F (foreign charities). The report includes...

Est. fee: $10 (Sliding-scale fee: 0.01% of net assets or fund balances (Line 13 of CT-12). Minimum $5, maximum $2,000. No fee if net assets minus liabilities is less than $50,000. Most small nonprofits pay $5 to $20.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Charitable Organization Registration (DOJ)

ONE TIMEREGISTRATION

Oregon nonprofits that solicit or receive charitable contributions must register with the Oregon Department of Justice Charitable Activities Section before soliciting donations. Registration requires ...

Est. fee: $0 (No registration fee for Form RF-C or Form RF-T. Annual reporting fees (Form CT-12) are separate and range from $5 to $2,000 based on net assets.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Cleaner Air Oregon (CAO) Toxic Air Contaminant Risk Assessment

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Industrial and commercial facilities in Oregon that emit toxic air contaminants may be required to complete a health risk assessment under the Cleaner Air Oregon (CAO) program (OAR 340-245). DEQ prior...

Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) Annual Return

ANNUALTAX FILING

Oregon's Corporate Activity Tax applies to businesses with more than $1 million in commercial activity sourced to Oregon. The tax is $250 plus 0.57% of commercial activity exceeding $1 million, after ...

DEQ Air Contaminant Discharge Permit (ACDP)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Oregon businesses that emit air contaminants must obtain an Air Contaminant Discharge Permit (ACDP) from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Permits are tiered by complexity: Basic (small ...

Est. fee: $1515 (Fees vary by permit tier. Basic ACDP and General ACDP are the lowest cost tiers for small businesses. Application fees and annual compliance fees are set by OAR 340-216-8020 Table 2. Fees were last increased in 2020 and a 20% increase is proposed for 2026. Contact DEQ for current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

DEQ Industrial Stormwater Discharge Permit (1200-Z)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Oregon industrial facilities that discharge stormwater to surface waters or to conveyance systems draining to surface waters must obtain an NPDES 1200-Z Industrial Stormwater General Permit from the O...

Est. fee: $3073 (Application fee: $1,515. First year annual fee: $1,558. Total initial cost: $3,073 (effective November 1, 2025). Annual fees are assessed each subsequent year. Fees may increase up to 3% per fiscal year per DEQ rulemaking.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Final Paycheck Requirements

AS NEEDEDEMPLOYMENT

Oregon employers must provide employees their final paycheck containing all wages earned within specific timeframes upon separation under ORS 652.140. If the employer discharges an employee or if both...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. Penalty wages of up to 30 days' wages may be owed if deadline is missed.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Marion County Obligations(36)

Backyard Burn Permit (Marion County)

ANNUALPERMIT

Marion County Planning Division issues backyard burn permits under county ordinance for properties in unincorporated Marion County outside the Salem-Keizer Urban Growth Boundary. Burn permits are requ...

Est. fee: $40 (Initial application fee: $40. Annual renewal fee: $25. Fees subject to change; check the Marion County Planning Division website.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Bed and Breakfast Facility License (Marion County)

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Marion County Environmental Health licenses and inspects bed and breakfast facilities in the county. A bed and breakfast facility that has more than two rooms for rent on a daily basis and includes br...

Est. fee: $200 (Annual license fee: $200 (set by ORS 624.490). Reinstatement fee of $100 applies for expired licenses. Contact Marion County Environmental Health at 503-588-5346.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Body Art Facility License (Marion County)

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Marion County Health Department requires a facility license for any body art establishment (tattoo parlors, piercing studios, permanent cosmetics) operating in the county. There is no license or certi...

Est. fee: $100 (Application fee is $100. Annual renewal fee may differ. Contact the Marion County Health Department for the current renewal fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Business Personal Property Tax Return (Marion County)

ANNUALTAX FILING

Every individual, partnership, firm, or corporation that has taxable personal property located in Marion County must file a Confidential Personal Property Return with the Marion County Assessor by Mar...

Commercial Building Permit (Marion County)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Marion County Building Inspection Division requires a building permit for any new commercial construction, additions, alterations, or changes of occupancy in unincorporated Marion County. Permits cove...

Commercial Sign Permit (Marion County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Businesses in unincorporated Marion County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through th...

Est. fee: $100 (Typically $50-$250 per sign depending on type and size. Contact the county planning department for current fee schedule.)

Conditional Use Permit (Marion County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Marion County Planning Division requires a conditional use permit for land uses that are allowed in certain zones only upon approval of specified conditions. Common conditional uses in unincorporated ...

Est. fee: $1450 (Conditional Use application fee: $1,450. Additional fees may apply for specialized reviews. A Conditional Use Hardship Change of Occupant is $120. Fees are subject to change; check the Marion County Planning Division fee schedule at co.marion.or.us/PW/Planning/Pages/fees.aspx.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Dog License (Marion County)

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Marion County Dog Services requires all dogs residing in Marion County to be licensed. This applies to business owners who keep dogs on commercial premises (guard dogs, farm dogs, kennel operations, p...

Est. fee: $20 (Annual license: $20 for altered dogs, $37 for unaltered dogs. Discounted multi-year rates available. Online licensing available.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Driveway Access / Road Approach Permit (Marion County)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Marion County Public Works Engineering requires a driveway access (road approach) permit for any new or modified driveway connection to a county road. The permit covers the portion of the driveway wit...

Est. fee: $50 (Driveway access permit fee: $50 for both curbed and non-curbed streets. Additional plan check fees of $50 or 0.75% of the engineer's estimate (whichever is greater) may apply for larger projects.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Electrical Permit (Marion County)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Marion County Building Inspection Division issues electrical permits for electrical installations, alterations, and repairs in unincorporated Marion County and cities that contract with the county for...

City Obligations(1)

Donald City Business License

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Businesses operating within the city limits of Donald, Oregon may be required to obtain a city business license or business tax registration. Requirements vary by city. Contact the Donald city clerk o...

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