Form a Oregon LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Oregon LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Oregon | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| State tax or yearly charge | See below | Yes, see below | Paid to the state |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Oregon LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
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.
You also need a registered agent in Oregon every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Oregon address and are there in business hours.
- 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.
What a "$0" Oregon LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Oregon filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Oregon filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Oregon filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Oregon filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Oregon?
Oregon charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: Oregon LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due each year on the anniversary date of the original filing.
What are the yearly costs of a Oregon LLC?
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. You also need a registered agent in Oregon every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Oregon LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Oregon?
No. The Oregon filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
