The "How to Open a Business in Sandy" Guide

Introduction

Good day, and welcome to the City of Sandy!   We are extremely happy that you have decided to open a business here, and we’d like to do everything we can to help you succeed and make money.  The City of Sandy’s Economic Development office has put together this “How to Open a Business in Sandy” guide to help you navigate the City’s requirements (as well as county, state and federal regulations) for operating a business within Sandy’s city limits.

We strongly advise that new business owners do not sign a lease for a retail space with a commercial property owner until you have read through this guide. We cannot emphasize this strongly enough.  Choosing a property for your business before understanding what will be involved in customizing it to your needs and maintaining compliance with city, county, state and federal regulations can literally cost you thousands of dollars in unplanned expenses.  If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the City’s Economic Development office at (503) 489-2159.  We would be happy to discuss the particulars with you.

The Guide is organized into five steps, and you may start anywhere you like.  Enjoy!