- Filing fee
- $100
- Annual Report (Annual Renewal)
- $100
- First-year gov. cost
- $100
- Publication
- Not required
The steps, in order
Pick a name Oregon will accept
Must include LLC, L.L.C., or Limited Liability Company.
Appoint a registered agent
Registered agent must be maintained.
You can serve as your own agent, but your address will be public. Compare Oregon registered agent options.
File the Articles of Organization
Submit it to the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division and pay $100. Nonrefundable, applies to both online and paper
Processing: online 1 to 3 business days; by mail 7 to 10 days. Expedite: $50 for 2-3 days, $100 for priority same/next-day service.
Write an operating agreement
Not required to be in writing. Default statutory rules split profits equally among members, not by capital contribution.
Get an EIN from the IRS
An Employer Identification Number is free from IRS.gov. You'll need it for a business bank account and, if you hire, for payroll.
Stay in good standing
File the Annual Report (Annual Renewal) ($100), due Exact anniversary of the original filing. Administratively dissolved 45 days after issuing a notice for a missed renewal. Oregon report deadlines.
Every Oregon LLC fee
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $100 | Nonrefundable, applies to both online and paper |
| Annual Report (Annual Renewal) | $100 | annual, Exact anniversary of the original filing |
| Name reservation (optional) | $100 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $0 | Free via Information Change form |
| Amendment | $100 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | |
| Foreign LLC Registration | $275 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Amendment/Dissolution | $100 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $50 | state |
How Oregon compares nationally
- Oregon's filing fee of $100 is the 18th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $104).
- Oregon's first-year government cost of $100 is the 16th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $125).
- Oregon's yearly cost after that of $100 is the 13th highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $45).
See every state side by side in our LLC cost by state table.
File it yourself or use a service?
Filing directly with the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division costs $100 and nothing else, but you'll need a registered agent with a Oregon street address, and that address goes on the public record. A formation service files for you and acts as your agent. Here's what that adds over three years, before Oregon's own fees:
| Route | Year one with Oregon fee | 3-year service fees |
|---|---|---|
| File yourself, be your own agent | $100 | $0 |
| Northwest | $139 | $289 |
| Bizee Basic | $100 | $298 |
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State taxes to plan for
No franchise or general sales tax. Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) is a gross receipts tax of $250 plus 0.57% for businesses over $1 million commercial activity. Personal income tax 4.75% to 9.90%.
What's different about Oregon
- Annual report fee is exactly the same as the formation fee ($100).
- Default statutory rules split profits per capita rather than by financial contribution.
- Name reservation costs as much as actual formation ($100).
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Oregon LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Oregon?
The Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division charges $100 to file the Articles of Organization. Counting mandatory first-year items, expect about $100 in government fees (Formation fee).
How long does it take to form an LLC in Oregon?
Online: 1 to 3 business days. By mail: 7 to 10 days. Expedited: $50 for 2-3 days, $100 for priority same/next-day service.
Does an Oregon LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes. Oregon requires the Annual Report (Annual Renewal), which costs $100, filed annual. Due: Exact anniversary of the original filing. Administratively dissolved 45 days after issuing a notice for a missed renewal.
Can I be my own registered agent in Oregon?
Yes. Registered agent must be maintained. Your agent's address becomes public record.
Does Oregon require publishing a notice for a new LLC?
No. Oregon has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs, based on our latest check.
Is an operating agreement required in Oregon?
Not required to be in writing. Default statutory rules split profits equally among members, not by capital contribution.
What taxes does an Oregon LLC pay to the state?
No franchise or general sales tax. Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) is a gross receipts tax of $250 plus 0.57% for businesses over $1 million commercial activity. Personal income tax 4.75% to 9.90%.
Sources and verification
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