Business Formation / LLC Oregon

How Much Does It Cost to Start an LLC in Oregon?

🏁 Initial Formation Costs

• Articles of Organization: $100 — one-time filing fee with the Oregon Secretary of State for domestic LLCs 

• Name Reservation (Optional): $100 — to reserve a name for 120 days 

• DBA / Trade Name (Optional): $50 — cost varies by municipality 

• Registered Agent Service (Optional): $0–$300/year — self-appointed free, or use a commercial service (~$50–150 avg) 

• Operating Agreement (Optional): $0–$200+ — DIY templates are free; attorney-drafted versions cost more 

• EIN (Federal Tax ID): $0 — free from the IRS 

🔄 Ongoing & Annual Fees

• Annual Report Fee: $100/year, due on the LLC’s formation anniversary; mandatory for all domestic LLCs 

• Registered Agent Service: $0–$300/year if opting for a paid provider 

• Assumed Business Name Renewal (if DBA used): $50 every two years 

• Certificate of Good Standing (Optional): $10

• Certified Copies (Optional): Staples around $10 + $2/page 

💰 Estimated Cost Summary

📌 Key Takeaways

1. Formation Fee: $100 for Articles of Organization 

2. Annual Report: $100/year to maintain active LLC status Optional Services: Add-ons like DBA registration, agent fees, and document requests are flexible based on your needs 

3. No Publication Requirement: Oregon doesn’t require newspaper notices or publication.

✅ Next Steps

1. File your Articles of Organization ($100)

2. Decide on name reservation and included DBA if needed

3. Choose between self-service or professional Registered Agent

4. Create an Operating Agreement (free template or attorney-drafted)

5. Obtain your free EIN from the IRS

6. File your $100 Annual Report each year on your LLC’s formation anniversary

🛑 What additional costs am I responsible for?

In addition to our fee, you will be potentially responsible for the costs of some or all of the items below if applicable.

1. Licenses 
   
2. Filing Fees
3. Reports
4. Name Reservations
5. Articles of Organization