Any licenses needed to start up a sole proprietorship?

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   Philip MarcusPro

   Beaverton Business Attorney

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   Answered July 13, 2012 08:20. Not as such, but you will probably need a trader's license from the city. You will also need a "license" to collect sales taxes--really just an ID number. You get that from the State Dept of Assessments. I am attaching a helpful link they have.
   
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   Reese Serra

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   Answered July 13, 2012 04:06. No- you are the business. There is nothing to file. Just remember to report your income! Also, you will have personal liability for all debts of the sole proprietorship business. Good luck!

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