OREGON
| | Name | Must contain words Incorporated, Corporation, Company, Inc., Corp., Co., Limited Liability Company or L.L.C. Fictitious name filing fee is $10 plus $2 for each county registered. | | Information about Directors and Officers | Company must have at least one Director. 18 years of age or older and no residence requirements. One director can hold all officer positions. It is not required to list Directors and Officers in the Articles of Incorporation. | | Requirements for address | Home address can be considered as company address. P.O. Box is not admissible. | | Registered Agent | Registered Agent is required if you do not live or have an office in Oregon. Otherwise, you can be your Own Registered Agent. | | Shares/Stock information | Authorize all shares you want. No extra filing fees based on number of shares or amount of par value. | | Annual statement | 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 Corporations pay a fee of $30. | | State fees | $50 filing fee. | | Income tax rate | 6.6% of taxable income. Minimum tax is $10. | | Franchise tax | No franchise tax. | | S Corporations | Status is recognized by the State. Separate State election from the federal election is not required. | | License requirements | Most businesses must obtain a license and pay a fee if operating in the State. Check with the State to make sure your business is complying with the license requirements for your particular profession. | | Corporate records | The Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and all amendments currently in effect; shareholder meeting minutes; a list of current directors and officers including their addresses; and Corporation's most recent annual report must be kept at the principal corporate office. |
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For more information visit:
www.sos.state.or.us
www.dor.state.or.us
www.leg.state.or.us