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Form an LLC or corporation in Oregon.

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At a glance

Oregon formation snapshot

LLC filing fee
$100
Corp filing fee
$100
Annual / franchise
$100 annual report
Annual report due
Anniversary
State income tax
Graduated personal; 6.6%–7.6% corporate
Typical processing
1–2 weeks

Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.

Why this state

Why form in Oregon

Oregon supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–2 weeks.

State income tax posture here: Graduated personal; 6.6%–7.6% corporate. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.

If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Oregon, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.

Process

Step-by-step formation in Oregon

  1. 1Name reservation (when required)
  2. 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
  3. 3Registered agent designation
  4. 4EIN application
  5. 5Operating agreement or bylaws
  6. 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
  7. 7State and local business licenses
  8. 8First-year compliance calendar

Compliance

Ongoing compliance in Oregon

  • Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Oregon. Typical timing: Anniversary. Typical fee context: $100 annual report.
  • Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Oregon at all times.
  • Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.

State-specific notes

  • Fees, due dates, and portals in Oregon change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
  • Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.

Tax snapshot

Oregon tax at a glance

Graduated personal; 6.6%–7.6% corporate

Full Oregon tax guide

FAQ

Oregon formation questions

Ready to form in Oregon?

Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.

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