Best Invoice App for General Contractors in Oregon (OR)
Glo Invoice is the invoicing app general contracting pros across Oregon use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with OR sales tax handled at the line-item level.
No sales tax
4.75%–9.9%
$100
Estimated general contracting ranges in Oregon
Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by Oregon's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~110%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.
| Service | OR range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $16,500–$66,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $8,800–$33,000 |
| Room addition (per sq ft) | $220–$550 |
What a Oregon general contractor invoice looks like
A worked example on a typical kitchen remodel job at the OR midpoint ($41,250), split 40% parts / 60% labor.
| Parts / materials | $16,500 |
| Labor | $24,750 |
| Subtotal | $41,250 |
| Oregon has no state sales tax on partsSome local jurisdictions levy their own tax — confirm yours. | — |
| Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢) | $1,197 |
| Invoice total | $41,250 |
Glo Invoice runs this math per line item, so taxable parts and non-taxable labor never get mixed up. Verify your combined rate with the sales tax calculator or the Oregon Department of Revenue.
What every Oregon general contractor invoice needs
Progress-payment schedule (draw schedule)
Change-order log
Subcontractor breakdown
Permits and inspection fees
Lien-waiver notes
Oregon licensing basics for general contracting pros
No sales tax permit needed
Professional license
Portland business license
Check the OR Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.
Why general contracting businesses in Oregon pick Glo Invoice
Made for the trades
Per-line tax for OR sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.
Text-first delivery
Oregon customers open texts. Glo Invoice sends invoices over SMS — with a one-tap pay link built in.
Get paid same day
Built-in card payments through your connected Stripe or Square account, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on the spot.
Works on bad signal
Built for job sites, garages, and basements — drafts save locally and sync when you're back online.
General Contractors by city in Oregon
General Contractors in Oregon: common questions
What's the best invoice app for general contracting businesses in Oregon?
Glo Invoice is purpose-built for general contracting pros in Oregon. It handles progress-payment schedule (draw schedule), change-order log, subcontractor breakdown, applies No sales tax sales tax to the right line items, and sends invoices over SMS so customers actually pay them.
How much should a general contractor charge in Oregon?
Oregon's average cost-of-living index runs about 110% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for OR (not a survey of local prices): Kitchen remodel $16,500–$66,000; Bathroom remodel $8,800–$33,000; Room addition (per sq ft) $220–$550.
Do general contracting businesses charge sales tax in Oregon?
Oregon has no state general sales tax (No sales tax), so most general contracting invoices carry no state sales tax line — though some local jurisdictions levy their own. Confirm with the Oregon Department of Revenue.
Do I need a license to work as a general contractor in Oregon?
Most general contracting trades in Oregon require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common OR requirements include: No sales tax permit needed; Professional license; Portland business license.
What does it cost to register a general contracting business in OR?
Oregon LLC filing runs $100, with ongoing reporting of $100/yr. State income tax is 4.75%–9.9%. Full breakdown in our Oregon business setup guide.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 14 days free with full access to estimates, invoices, recurring billing, card payments, and expense tracking. No charge until the trial ends.
Setting up shop? Read the guide to starting a business in Oregon.