State hub · Oregon
Oregon LLC true cost (2026)
Oregon state side: $100 formation filing, $100 for Annual Report / Renewal in the 3-year model, ~$400 state fees over three years (methodology below) — #37 of 51 on the cheapest-states ranking. Provider markup is separate — use the table for formation/RA path + state fees.
Oregon state filing fees
These are state fees — not Northwest / ZenBusiness / Bizee / LegalZoom service fees. The collecting agency is Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division. Filings go through sos.oregon.gov/business.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles / Certificate of Formation | $100 | Articles of Organization — Oregon Corporation Division Business Registry Fee Schedule $100 (domestic LLC) |
| Annual Report / Renewal | $100 | Domestic LLC renewal $100/year per fee schedule and SOS consumer alerts. No flat late fee emphasized; failure to renew leads toward administrative dissolution. Foreign LLC renewal is $275 (not used here). |
| 3-year state subtotal (model) | $400 | Articles $100 + Annual Report/Renewal $100×3 |
When Oregon actually bills you
Oregon's recurring filing is due Anniversary date of original filing each year; SOS mails notice ~45 days prior — put it in a calendar the day you form, because the state will not chase you before it penalises you.
| Point in time | What Oregon charges | Amount | Running total |
|---|---|---|---|
| At formation | Articles / Certificate of Formation | $100 | $100 |
| Year 1 cycle | Annual Report / Renewal | $100 | $200 |
| Year 2 cycle | Annual Report / Renewal | $100 | $300 |
| Year 3 cycle | Annual Report / Renewal | $100 | $400 |
Provider + Oregon state (3-year)
Provider totals from the national comparison (formation + RA Y1–Y3, state fees excluded there) plus the Oregon state subtotal of $400.
| Provider | Plan | Provider 3-yr | + state |
|---|---|---|---|
| northwest | Formation $39 (RA Y1 included) | $289 | $689 |
| zenbusiness | Starter $0 + RA add-on | $497 | $897 |
| bizee | Basic $0 (RA Y1 free) | $298 | $698 |
| legalzoom | Basic $0 + RA $249/yr | $747 | $1,147 |
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How Oregon ranks against the other 50 charters
Across the 51 jurisdictions covered on this site, Oregon sits at #37 — the 37th cheapest three-year state charter — at $400 in Secretary of State and revenue-department dollars. That is $365 more than Montana, the cheapest charter in the ranking ($35), $120 above the $280 median, and $2,110 less than California at $2,510. In plain terms, Oregon lands in the pricier half of the table.
- Just cheaper: New Hampshire ($400), Washington ($390).
- Just pricier: Maine ($430), Arkansas ($495).
- Full table: all 51 states ranked by 3-year state fees — including where the ranking flips once you add a professional registered agent.
Registered agent (Oregon)
- Oregon registered agent required; change of registered agent/address filings listed $0 on fee schedule for Corp/LLC.
Put the agent next to the state's own bill: three years of Oregon state fees is $400, while the cheapest provider path in our national 3-year comparison runs $289 (Formation $39 (RA Y1 included)) and the most expensive runs $747 (Basic $0 + RA $249/yr) — a $458 spread for the same statutory job. On the cheapest path the service, not Oregon, is about 42% of your three-year outlay. Choosing the agent well is usually a bigger lever than choosing the state.
Gotchas (fact-based)
- Annual renewal equals formation fee — ongoing SOS cost is high relative to peers
- Misleading third-party annual-report mailers — official fee is $100 at sos.oregon.gov/renew
- Corporate Activity Tax (Dept of Revenue) is separate from SOS renewal
- First renewal due on first anniversary
Who Oregon is for / not for
Often a fit when…
- Oregon-resident businesses that need a domestic Oregon LLC
Often a poor fit when…
- Cost-sensitive multi-year holding entities seeking low annual SOS fees
Orientation only — not legal advice.
Common questions about Oregon LLC cost
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Oregon?
$100 to Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division for the formation filing. Articles of Organization — Oregon Corporation Division Business Registry Fee Schedule $100 (domestic LLC) That is the state charge only. A formation service is a separate bill on top: Formation $39 (RA Y1 included) works out to $39 in year one, versus $249 on the most expensive path we track.
What are the ongoing Oregon LLC fees after year one?
$100 for the Annual Report / Renewal, due Anniversary date of original filing each year; SOS mails notice ~45 days prior. Domestic LLC renewal $100/year per fee schedule and SOS consumer alerts. No flat late fee emphasized; failure to renew leads toward administrative dissolution. Foreign LLC renewal is $275 (not used here). Recurring state charges are what make a low formation fee misleading — they are the reason this site models three years instead of one.
What does a Oregon LLC really cost over three years?
$400 in Oregon state fees, plus whatever your provider charges. With the cheapest tracked path that is $689 all-in over three years; with the most expensive it is $1,147 — a $458 difference that has nothing to do with Oregon.
Do I need a registered agent in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon registered agent required; change of registered agent/address filings listed $0 on fee schedule for Corp/LLC. Confirm Oregon's DIY-versus-commercial agent rules with Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division before you file — a home address here becomes public record. On the money side, the four providers tracked here charge $0–$249 in year one for formation plus the agent, then $125–$249 a year in agent renewal after that — separate from every Oregon figure above.
Is Oregon a cheap state to form an LLC?
On charter cost alone, Oregon ranks #37 of 51 at $400 over three years, against a $35 floor and a $2,510 ceiling. But cheapest charter is not the same as cheapest outcome: if you operate somewhere else you will likely foreign-qualify there and pay that state's fees and taxes too. See the full 3-year state fee ranking for the comparison.
How the Oregon three-year number is built
Articles $100 + Annual Report/Renewal $100×3 Figures are re-derived from the cited Oregon sources rather than copied from other guides.
Deliberately excluded from the Oregon state subtotal:
- Professional registered agent fees (same shopping problem in every state)
- County newspaper publication (NY, AZ, and similar — variable)
- Card / portal convenience fees unless fixed on the SOS schedule
- Expedites, name reservations, certified copies, foreign qualification
- Income / sales / payroll taxes and variable gross-receipts tiers above a stated floor
Unverified / confirm before filing
- Provider checkout upsells: see the national comparison page.
- Re-check live Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division fee schedules — amounts change.
Sources (official)
- Oregon SOS — Business Registry Fee Schedule (LLC Articles $100, Renewal $100)
- Oregon SOS — Don't Be Misled (annual report $100)
- Oregon SOS — Annual Report or Renewal
- Oregon Business Registry renewal
Keep comparing
- Cheapest states to form an LLC (2026)
All 51 charters ranked by three-year state fees — see exactly where Oregon's $400 lands.
- LLC formation true 3-year cost: Northwest vs ZenBusiness vs Bizee vs LegalZoom
The provider side of the Oregon math, with the upsells worth skipping.
- All 51 state hubs
Same fee model, state by state.