Tax rates can play an important role in deciding where to base or expand your business, and Oregon’s tax rates range lower overall than the national average and are among the 15 lowest state averages. Oregon is ranked overall to have the 14th lowest taxes in the U.S. and 15.38% lower than the national average.

  • Oregon is one of only 5 states with no sales tax
  • Oregon consistently ranks as having among the lowest business tax costs in the country. Here are some tax expenses that businesses do not pay:
  • General sales tax
    • Use tax on equipment or any other purchase
    • Inventory tax
    • Worldwide unitary tax
    • Motor vehicle excise tax
    • Levies on capital asset value or intangible properties, such as stocks, bonds or securities

Tax Rate Comparison

Overall 2021 State Business Tax Climate Index Rank
Oregon14
Washington16
Idaho20
California49
Sales Tax (State and Local Average)
Oregon0.00%
Idaho6.03%
California8.68%
Washington State9.23%
Corporate Taxes
Washington State0.00%
Oregon6.6%
Idaho6.9%
California8.84
Income Tax
Washington State0.00%
Idaho6.94%
Oregon9.90%
California13.3%
Top State Marginal Individual Income Rates, 2021
Property Taxes
Idaho0.65%
California0.74%
Washington State0.84%
Oregon0.91%

Affordable Space to Grow Your Office

The affordability of office space in Springfield, Oregon, let’s you stretch your budget and the potential for growth in your business. Imagine saving $5 to $6 per square foot, simply by choosing Springfield and still only being minutes away from the Eugene market.

  • Springfield: $19,500 - $27,000
  • Seattle: $43,000 - 52,500
150-175 sq/ft Annual Costs for a 10-per person office per person
Class-A Office Space Based on per sq/ft per year
Lane County$9 to $12
Springfield$13 to $18
Eugene$18 to $24
Oregon (Portland, Salem Areas)$22 to $35
Seattle$29 to $35
San Jose$30 to $40
San Francisco$60 to $72