OR · Incorporation
Form an LLC or corporation in Oregon.
Oregon's modern accounting partner for formation, registered agent, and the books that come next.
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 sales tax and payroll registration early.
Process
Step-by-step formation in Oregon
- 1Name reservation (when required)
- 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
- 3Registered agent designation
- 4EIN application
- 5Operating agreement or bylaws
- 6First-year compliance calendar
- 7Annual report tracking handoff
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
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.