Oregon LLC Cost: $100 to File Articles (2026)

Fact-checked and updated September 14, 2026.

A Oregon LLC costs $100 to file with Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division. You can file through Oregon Business Registry or use ZenBusiness Starter for a $0 formation service fee plus the same $100 state fee. Optional services cost extra.

This guide is for creating a new Oregon LLC. If you already have an LLC formed in another state, check Oregon’s foreign-entity registration requirements before creating a second company.

Re-check official fee pages immediately before you pay: statutes and portal convenience fees can change, and third-party blogs often lag behind the Secretary of State. Prefer the links in this guide’s cost table and the state’s own checkout total over marketing estimates.

Oregon LLC costs: required fees and optional extras

Start with the official filing office: Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division. Government charges are separate from anything a formation company bills you.

Budget example: $100 to form plus $100 each year for the annual report. Beware third-party solicitations that inflate the $100 official fee.

No separate SOS franchise tax beyond the annual report was identified. Oregon Department of Revenue taxes are separate.

Document every fee you actually paid at checkout (state fee, access fee, card surcharge) so bookkeeping and reimbursements stay accurate.

Should you file yourself or use ZenBusiness?

Choose DIY if you are comfortable completing Oregon formation forms, naming a compliant registered agent, and calendaring recurring filings. Choose a filing service if you prefer a guided questionnaire. Either way, you make the decisions about ownership, addresses, and management.

ZenBusiness lists Starter at $0 without a base-plan renewal. Its optional first year of Worry-Free Compliance renews at $199/year; registered-agent service is listed at $199/year (intro pricing may show about $99 for the first year—confirm at checkout). EIN and operating-agreement services are separate Starter purchases. Check the current package terms and checkout selections.

A free introductory service can become a recurring expense. Before paying, review the initial total, renewal amounts, and cancellation terms. Keep a copy of your selections. A reminder is not confirmation that a required state filing was submitted, and the state filing fee remains separate.

If timing matters for a lease or loan closing, file only after the name search and agent consent are finished—corrections and rejections consume calendar days even when the statutory fee is modest.

Can you be your own Oregon registered agent?

Yes. The registered agent must have an Oregon street address identical to the registered office (ORS 63.111). A P.O. box alone is not sufficient for the agent street address.

Plan your address use before filing. State records are public. Hiring an agent does not automatically privatize every address on the filing. Supply accurate information in every field.

Before you file, write down the legal name exactly as you want it to appear on bank accounts, contracts, and the public record. Inconsistent punctuation or designators create avoidable amendment fees later. Ask your bank what ownership and formation documents it requires so you are not scrambling after approval.

Formation creates the entity; it does not automatically grant professional licenses, sales-tax permits, or zoning approvals. Match insurance to the work you actually perform, keep business and personal funds separate, and store the filed formation document with your operating agreement and EIN confirmation.

How to file your Oregon LLC: a practical checklist

1. Check the name. Search the state business database and include a required LLC designator. Filing acceptance is not a trademark clearance.
2. Gather addresses and agent consent. Have registered-agent details and principal-office information ready.
3. Decide who manages the company. Confirm member-managed vs manager-managed as required on the formation form.
4. File the formation document. Prefer Oregon Business Registry and pay $100 (plus any listed extras).
5. Confirm acceptance. Save the filed document and receipt, then calendar recurring compliance.

How long does approval take?

Online Business Registry preferred; mail/fax also accepted. A service’s preparation time is separate from Oregon’s review. ZenBusiness lists standard preparation at 7–10 business days before state processing; faster service preparation does not guarantee immediate state approval.

If a lease, financing, or opening date depends on the LLC, leave room for name issues and corrections. Completing an online questionnaire is not the moment the company is approved.

Oregon LLC annual report: what happens after formation?

Oregon’s official Corporation Division warning states the required LLC annual report fee is only $100—file at sos.oregon.gov/renew on your anniversary. The report is not an income-tax return.

Oregon’s Articles ask for an individual with direct knowledge of operations in addition to organizer and agent fields—have that person’s name and address ready. The registered-agent street address must be an Oregon street address matching the registered office.

The Corporation Division publishes “Don’t Be Misled” guidance because third parties solicit annual reports at inflated prices. The official annual report fee is $100 at sos.oregon.gov/renew.

Save PDF confirmations from the state portal the same day they arrive.

After filing: get the business ready to operate

• Document how the LLC works. An operating agreement can set ownership, contributions, decision-making, distributions, and exit arrangements. Oregon’s filing office generally does not require you to file the agreement with the formation paperwork—keep it with your company records. For multiple owners, resolve disagreements before money or contracts are committed.
• Get an EIN when needed. Form the entity first, then use the free IRS application if eligible. An EIN service fee pays someone to assist; it is not an IRS charge. Save the confirmation for banking and tax records.
• Separate business finances. Ask the bank for its document checklist and establish a bookkeeping process. Use the correct legal business name on applications and contracts; keep any trade-name registrations consistent.
• Check taxes and operating permissions. LLC formation does not itself select S-corporation taxation or issue a professional license. The IRS explains LLC tax classifications. Identify the state and local requirements for your actual work before opening.
• Check the current BOI rule. As of this review, FinCEN exempts entities created in the United States from beneficial-ownership reporting. A newly created domestic LLC generally falls within that exemption. Consult FinCEN directly before buying a BOI filing add-on.

For a simple one-owner operation, organize these tasks into a short checklist. Where ownership, investors, or tax elections are complicated, formation paperwork alone will not resolve those decisions.

Match insurance to the work your LLC performs

Entity formation and insurance solve different problems. Ask the insurer to identify the correct business and operations; ask clients or landlords what coverage and certificate of insurance they require. Use the relevant guide to compare coverage:

• Oregon cleaning business insurance
• Oregon food truck insurance
• Oregon HVAC insurance
• Oregon landscaping insurance
• Oregon daycare insurance

Continue with the Oregon business guide for the broader startup process.

Use the three affiliate CTAs on this page only after you have compared the state fee, any mandatory extras, and ZenBusiness renewal terms. The $0 Starter price is a formation service fee—not a waiver of government charges. Keep screenshots or emails of checkout selections if you add registered-agent or compliance products.

Oregon minimum taxes depend on tax classification

The $100 Secretary of State annual report is not necessarily the LLC’s only recurring state charge. An LLC taxed as a partnership and doing business in Oregon generally owes the $150 partnership minimum tax when required to file Form OR-65. An LLC taxed as an S corporation generally owes a $150 minimum excise tax when doing business in Oregon. A C-corporation-classified LLC follows Oregon’s sales-based corporate minimum schedule.

Review the Oregon partnership guidance and corporate excise and income-tax guidance for the LLC’s elected tax treatment.

Oregon LLC questions before you file

What is the cheapest way to form a Oregon LLC?

The state filing fee is $100 (Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division). Filing directly avoids a third-party preparation charge; ZenBusiness Starter advertises a $0 formation service fee plus the same $100 state fee.

How much is the Oregon LLC annual report?

The official required fee is $100. File with the Corporation Division; beware misleading third-party solicitations that charge more for the same filing.

Can I be my own Oregon registered agent?

Yes. The registered agent must have an Oregon street address identical to the registered office (ORS 63.111). A P.O. box alone is not sufficient for the agent street address.

Does forming an LLC give me a Oregon business license?

No. Formation creates the entity with Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division. Industry licenses and tax registrations are separate.

Can I get an EIN without buying a service?

Yes. The IRS issues EINs free. Form the LLC first, then use the IRS application if eligible.