City of Ashland- New Business License Application

What you need to know to get started:

1. Business licenses are renewed on an annual basis and expire at the end of June of each year.

2. The business start date is the first date your business started operating in the City of Ashland.

3. Employee identification numbers are required for all new businesses.  Sole owner or partnerships are
required to provide Social Security number or driver's license number for all owners/partners.  LLC, Limited Partnership, Trust or
Corporations are required to provide a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN)
or State Employee Identification Number (SEIN) for the business.

4. No payment will be required until your application has been reviewed and accepted. You will receive
an email verifying the receipt of application.  Within 3 business days you will receive an email containing
the amount due and instructions on how to make payment online.


The City of Ashland would like to welcome you to its business community.  
We know that starting a new business can be exciting and challenging.  

We wish you the greatest success in your new venture!


If you need any assistance with the application process, please call (541) 304-2190
to speak with a customer service representive.