Start a Oregon LLC
How to start an LLC in Oregon →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Oregon LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Oregon operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Oregon LLC
Oregon Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Oregon registered agent →
Every Oregon LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Oregon deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Oregon LLC at a glance
Formed with
Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
Oregon LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due each year on the anniversary date of the original filing.
Oregon Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) applies to businesses, including LLCs, once their Oregon commercial activity passes the registration threshold; such businesses register with the Oregon Department of Revenue and file CAT returns.
Must contain "Limited Liability Company", "LLC" or "L.L.C.", and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Oregon register.
- The Corporation Division sends a renewal notice about 45 days before the anniversary due date.
- New LLCs can be registered online through the Oregon Business Registry, where staff review the filing before it is completed.
Forming a Oregon LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Oregon LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Oregon?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Oregon, and file a Articles of Organization with the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Oregon LLC cost?
Oregon charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Oregon LLC file an annual report?
Oregon LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due each year on the anniversary date of the original filing.
Does Oregon tax LLCs?
Oregon Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) applies to businesses, including LLCs, once their Oregon commercial activity passes the registration threshold; such businesses register with the Oregon Department of Revenue and file CAT returns.
Is an operating agreement required in Oregon?
No, but every Oregon LLC should have one.
