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Register a business in Oregon
The filing office, forms, steps and next stops for registering a business in Oregon. Every line shows the official page it came from, and the day we read it.
The order to do it in
Choose a business type and get your EIN first. Then file with the state filing office below, and check your city and county before you start work.
Filing office
- Oregon entities register with the Secretary of State’s Business Registry (Corporation Division) in Salem, online through the Oregon Business Registry or on paper. Oregon Secretary of State, as of
Forming an LLC
- An Oregon LLC is formed by Articles of Organization. Oregon Secretary of State, as of
- All fees are paid in advance and are non-refundable. Oregon Secretary of State, as of
- Articles of Organization processing fee: $100 (as of Oct 6, 2026) Oregon Secretary of State, as of
Forming a corporation
- An Oregon business corporation is formed by Articles of Incorporation. Oregon Secretary of State, as of
- Articles of Incorporation processing fee: $100 (as of Oct 6, 2026) Oregon Secretary of State, as of
Annual or biennial report
- Oregon LLCs and business corporations renew every year on the anniversary of the original filing. The state mails a notice about 45 days before the due date. Oregon Secretary of State, as of
- Annual renewal, LLC or business corporation: $100 (as of Oct 6, 2026) Oregon Secretary of State, as of
Assumed name (DBA)
- An assumed business name is registered with the Secretary of State, and renewed every two years. Oregon Secretary of State, as of
- Assumed business name registration: $50 (as of Oct 6, 2026) Oregon Secretary of State, as of
- Assumed business name renewal, every two years: $50 (as of Oct 6, 2026) Oregon Secretary of State, as of
State tax registration
- Businesses register with the Department of Revenue for the tax programs that apply. An FEIN is required for partnerships, LLCs and corporations. A sole proprietorship needs one only if it has employees or files certain non-income-tax returns. Oregon Department of Revenue, as of
State rules for pool, lifeguard and contractor work
These lines point to the state’s own rules. Whether one applies to your work is for the state to say, so confirm with the agency named in each line.
- Oregon’s public pool rules (OAR 333-062) require a Qualified Operator certified by a recognised training organisation, and the Oregon Health Authority licenses public pools and spas. Oregon Health Authority, as of
City and county licences
City and county licences vary by place. Check with your city hall or county clerk before you start work.
Sources
- Business Registry Fee Schedule Oregon Secretary of State. As of .
- Annual Report or Renewal Oregon Secretary of State. As of .
- Registering your business with Oregon tax programs Oregon Department of Revenue. As of .
- OAR 333-062 Aquatic Facility Rules Oregon Health Authority. As of .
Official pages change. Each line shows the day we last read it.
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