Incorporate your business in Oregon;
Our Incorporation information is to help you with the small
business startup process. The Oregon Incorporation info can
help answer questions like "How do I form an LLC in Oregon?"
or "What type of Incorporation entity should I be? An Oregon
S-Corporation or an Oregon C-Corporation?" or "What are the
requirements for an Oregon Corporation?" It's easy to set up
an Oregon Corporation with our Incorporation Software. It has
this and other Incorporation info right on the software. So
once you know, your ready to go!
Corporate Name Endings
The name must contain the word "Corporation,"
"Company," "Incorporated," "Limited," or an abbreviation thereof.
The name shall not contain the word "Cooperative." It must be
distinguishable from the name of any corporation, reserved name,
registered name, professional corporate name, nonprofit corporate
name, cooperative name, limited partnership name, business trust
name, or assumed business name. The name shall be in the English
alphabet.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - Directors must be a natural person
at least 18 years of age.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Stock Information
An increase in shares or par value does not affect
initial filing fees.
Corporate Records
The articles of incorporation, bylaws, all amendments
currently in effect, shareholders' meeting minutes,
names and addresses of directors and officers, and the
corporation's most recent annual report must be kept
at the principal office of the corporation.
Tax and Fees
Annual Statements
Every domestic and foreign corporation authorized
to transact business in Oregon must file an annual report
with the Secretary of State and pay an annual license
fee by the anniversary of the date on which the corporation's
certificate of incorporation or certificate of authority
to do business was issued. Domestic and foreign corporations
pay a fee of $20.
Excise Tax Rate
The excise tax rate is 6.6% of Oregon taxable income.
The minimum tax is $10.
S Corporation
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of
Oregon. A separate state election from the federal election
is not required.
License Requirements
Oregon requires most businesses to obtain a license
and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check
with the state to make sure your business is complying
with the license requirements for your particular profession.
