Filing in Oregon: Starting an Oregon LLC 

First, you need to gather basic information about your LLC, including the names and addresses of the managers or members. The LLC members are typically the people who own and run the business. They are also the ones who can take profits out of the business to pay themselves.

You will need a distinctive and original name for your Oregon LLC that’s not used by any other business in OR. To find out if another company is using your chosen business name, carry out an Oregon business entity name search on the OR Secretary of State website.

There are a few rules you’ll need to follow when choosing an LLC name. You can find out more in our guide to searching for and naming your Oregon LLC.

Learn about Oregon LLC business naming rules.

Every Oregon LLC must have a designated street address. That could be your home address (if you’re running the company from your residence), your company’s office building or any physical address of your preference. The address can be outside the state of Oregon and can be a P.O. Box.

Every OR LLC must have a “Registered Agent.” This is an official position; the Registered Agent is someone who receives official legal and tax correspondence and has responsibility for filing reports with the Oregon Secretary of State.

This position can be filled by you, another manager in the business or a dedicated Registered Agent service. Your OR Registered Agent must have a physical street address in Oregon and must be present to receive important documents for your company during business hours.

At Incfile, all of our packages include an Oregon Registered Agent service that is free for the first year and just $119 per year afterward. We also have a dashboard where you can log in and easily view any document your Registered Agent has received on your behalf.

Learn more about Ooregon Registered Agents.

You will need an EIN to identify your business to the IRS. You use this number when filing and paying taxes or when submitting payroll information and payments for your employees. You can obtain one directly from the IRS, or we can get one for you as part of the Oregon LLC business formation process.

Once you've gathered all the information for your Oregon LLC, you’ll need to file a formal document with the OR Secretary of State. This document is known as your “Articles of Organization,” and filing the document creates your Oregon LLC. Here’s what is typically included:

• Your business name and address

• Details of your Registered Agent

• Names of managers or members of the LLC at the time of filing

• Addresses of managers or members of the LLC at the time of filing

• Duration of your business (can be perpetual)

• Name of the incorporator

You can file your Oregon LLC Articles of Organization online, mail in a form or have Incfile do it on your behalf. There is a fee to file and start an LLC in Oregon. You only need to file your Articles of Organization once.

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Some states allow certain occupations to form “Professional LLCs.” These types of businesses typically have special requirements and licensing. Oregon does not specify what professions can form professional LLCs.

If your business is already operating in another state and expanding to Oregon, you’ll need to form a foreign LLC.

More information on Oregon filing and licensing requirements here