Oregon LLC Cost 2025–2026: Filing Fees, Annual Report, and Renewal Dates

Oregon LLC filing fees start at $100, but your real budget depends on renewals and privacy choices. Most owners spend $200 to $600 in year 1, with the biggest variable being whether you pay for a registered agent and optional filings like a DBA. We verified these numbers using Oregon’s official Business Registry fee schedule and renewal guidance, then cross-checked the Articles of Organization instructions for address and registered agent rules.

Oregon LLC startup costs and one-time fees

Your Oregon LLC startup budget is shaped less by the filing itself and more by the choices you make around it. In practice, most first-year “extra” costs come from optional steps like reserving a name, adding a DBA (Assumed Business Name), or paying for a commercial registered agent for privacy and reliability. If you want the full checklist beyond costs, follow our Oregon LLC filing steps.

Domestic Oregon LLC filing fee (Articles of Organization)

Oregon charges $100 to file Articles of Organization for a domestic LLC. Most owners file online through the Oregon Secretary of State’s Business Registry portal, but the fee is the same if you file by mail.

Payment realities:
If you file by mail, the state’s instructions require a check payable to “Corporation Division,” and they note the processing fee is nonrefundable. If you submit by fax (when allowed for a filing), Oregon also accepts credit card payment using the state’s Credit Card Fax Cover Sheet.

If timing matters, see our Oregon LLC processing time guide.

Foreign LLC Registration Fee in Oregon (Application for Authority)

If your LLC was formed outside Oregon, Oregon charges $275 to register it using the Application for Authority. This is a one-time state fee and it is separate from any fees you might still owe in your home state. Depending on your situation, you may also need a Certificate of Existence (or a similar document) from your home state, and that cost is set by that state, not Oregon.

Oregon LLC Name Reservation Fee (optional)

Name reservation is optional, but it can be useful if you are not ready to file yet and you want to secure the name. Oregon charges $100 and holds the name for 120 days, which helps reduce the risk that someone else takes it while you prepare your filing. Before you pay for a reservation, run an Oregon LLC name search walkthrough to confirm availability.

Oregon DBA Registration Cost (Assumed Business Name)

If you will operate under a different public-facing name, an Assumed Business Name (DBA) costs $50 and is valid for 2 years. This is a common expense when your marketing name differs from the legal LLC name, like using a storefront brand or a shortened name. If you are unsure whether you actually need a DBA or can just operate under your LLC’s legal name, see when a DBA makes sense vs an LLC.

Oregon Registered Agent Cost

Oregon requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with an Oregon physical street address, not a PO box. If you qualify and use your own address, your direct cost can be $0, but you should assume your address becomes public record and you must reliably be available during business hours. If you hire a commercial agent, most services typically run about $100 to $300 per year, depending on the provider and features like compliance reminders and document scanning.

Common updates (often $0 in Oregon):

If you are comparing providers, start with our top Oregon registered agent services (ranked).

Oregon LLC Operating Agreement Cost

Oregon does not charge a state fee for an operating agreement because you do not file it with the Secretary of State. Even so, an operating agreement is still a practical cost decision because it helps document ownership, voting rules, and what happens if an owner leaves. A template can be a low-cost option for simple single-member LLCs, while attorney drafting tends to make more sense for multi-member LLCs, special allocations, or investor-style terms.

Oregon LLC annual fees and compliance costs

Once your LLC is formed, the main state-level recurring cost is the annual report. Domestic Oregon LLCs pay $100/year, while foreign LLCs pay $275/year. Beyond that, your ongoing costs are mostly optional, like a paid registered agent, plus whatever local or industry licenses apply to your business.

Oregon LLC Annual Report Fee and Due Date

In Oregon, the “annual report” is basically your yearly renewal. It is due on the anniversary date of your original filing (not a fixed calendar deadline), and Oregon typically sends the renewal notice about 45 days before it’s due.

• Domestic Oregon LLC annual report fee: $100/year
• Foreign Oregon LLC annual report fee: $275/year

If you operate in multiple states, remember you may also owe separate annual fees in your home state. If you want a simple system to avoid late compliance costs, use this annual report deadlines and penalties primer.

Avoid unnecessary fees:
Oregon specifically warns business owners about misleading “annual report” mailers that look official. The required renewal is filed directly through the Oregon Secretary of State, and you do not need a third-party service just to submit the annual report.

Oregon DBA Renewal, Amendment, and Cancellation Fees

In Oregon, a DBA is an Assumed Business Name, and it renews every 2 years. The cost is $50 to register and $50 to renew, so it is a small but recurring line item if you keep using the name. If you amend the DBA, there is no fee for most changes, but it costs $50 if you are changing the business name; cancellation is $50.

Local License Renewals and Recurring Permits

Oregon does not issue a general statewide business license, but many industries have state licensing, and cities or counties may charge their own recurring fees. Because renewal schedules vary, your cleanest budgeting move is to confirm your exact license list first, then map renewal cycles to your calendar. Oregon points business owners to the Business Xpress license directory to find requirements and renewal info, plus checking local city and county rules.

Late Filings and Reinstatement Costs in Oregon

If you do not file your annual report, Oregon can mark the entity inactive and administratively dissolve it. To come back, Oregon requires you to pay a reinstatement fee plus any missed annual fee(s), which means your bill grows the longer you wait. In practice, the reinstatement fee is commonly listed as $100, so a typical domestic reinstatement example is $100 reinstatement + $100 per missed annual report, while a foreign LLC is $100 reinstatement + $275 per missed annual report.

Best practice: Oregon warns about unnecessary third-party “extra fees” and notes you can file the annual report directly through the state.

Other Oregon LLC costs to budget for

State filing fees are the easy part, but they are not what usually drives your monthly spend. Most real-world budgets go up because of bookkeeping tools, tax support, insurance, and payment processing. If you plan for those early, your LLC costs stay predictable and you avoid surprise bills mid-year.

Bookkeeping software costs

Bookkeeping is usually your most consistent non-state expense because it repeats every month (or year). If you want clean finances and easier taxes, a paid subscription is often worth it, even for a simple service business. Expect anywhere from $0 to roughly $75+ per month depending on the platform, the plan, and whether you add payroll or time tracking.

Tax prep and advisory costs

Tax preparation is one of the biggest “it depends” costs for LLC owners because complexity changes the price fast. Basic filing can be inexpensive, but once you have 1099 income, multiple deductions, or multi-member returns, many owners pay for a CPA or EA to reduce errors and save time. A common range you will see is around $220 for simple returns, while business-related filings can run $900+ depending on the forms and complexity, and advisory is often billed hourly.

Insurance and professional services

Insurance is not required by Oregon just to form an LLC, but many landlords, clients, and contracts expect you to carry coverage before they will work with you. For budgeting, a practical starting point for basic liability coverage is often hundreds to a few thousand dollars per year, depending on your industry risk, location, claims history, and coverage limits. If you want fewer surprise costs later, treat legal review, payroll setup, HR compliance support, and CPA help as optional “growth” expenses that you add only when complexity increases.

Banking, payments, and recurring online tools

Even when your bank account has no monthly fee, payment processing and software tools can quietly add up. For example, Stripe lists a common online card rate starting at 2.9% + 30¢ per successful charge, which can become a meaningful monthly cost once you have steady volume. Add in business email, a domain, hosting, scheduling, payroll, and contractor payments, and your “small” subscriptions can easily become one of the largest ongoing line items.

Oregon tax basics for your budget

Oregon does not have a general state sales tax, so many Oregon businesses will not collect statewide sales tax on typical sales. However, Oregon does have personal income tax, and most LLCs are treated as pass-through entities by default for federal tax purposes, meaning owners commonly pay tax at the owner level based on their classification. If your Oregon commercial activity is high, Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax applies above $1 million and is calculated as $250 + 0.57% of taxable Oregon commercial activity over the threshold.

Oregon LLC Cost Scenarios

Below are simple cost scenarios for a domestic Oregon LLC. Each one shows your upfront formation cost, your first 12-month total (including the first annual report), and a typical ongoing yearly budget.

If you are forming mainly for real estate, this guide on using an LLC for rental property can help you think through the insurance and admin overhead before you pick a setup.

Bare-bones DIY Oregon LLC

Bare-bones means you pay only Oregon’s required fees and you act as your own registered agent using an Oregon street address.

• Upfront today: $100 Articles of Organization filing.
• First 12 months total: about $200 (formation + annual report).
• Ongoing each year: $100 annual report.

Oregon LLC with a paid registered agent and basic software tools

Most owners upgrade here for privacy and smoother bookkeeping.

• Upfront today: $100 state filing.
• First 12 months total: $200 in state fees + $100 to $300 for a commercial registered agent + $190 to $456 for bookkeeping software.
• Ongoing each year: $100 annual report + $100 to $300 agent + software (often $190 to $900/year, depending on plan).

Small active Oregon LLC with registered agent, bookkeeping software, and a CPA

This is a common setup for an LLC that is actively selling, hiring help, or managing more complex taxes.

• Upfront today: $100 state filing.
• First 12 months total: $200 state fees + $100 to $300 registered agent + $300 to $900 bookkeeping + $220 to $1,200+ tax prep, plus optional advisory.
• Ongoing each year: annual report + agent + software, plus insurance (often around $500 to $824/year for general liability averages) and ongoing tax help as needed.

Quick comparison (typical ranges, domestic LLC):

Oregon LLC cost FAQs

Below are quick answers to common Oregon LLC cost questions. If you’re skimming, start here, then jump back to the fee sections for details and links.