FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions For Oregon
Oregon Corporations
Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Taxes and Fees
License Requirements
Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Officer Information
Stock Information
Corporate Records
Taxes and Fees
Initial & Annual Statements
S Corporation
License Requirements
Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Taxes and Fees
License Requirements
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 cause an increase in 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.
Taxes and Fees
Initial & Annual Statements
- Annual reports and renewal forms are not available. They are
computer generated and mailed out approximately forty-five days prior
to the renewal due date. Annual reports must be delivered to the
Corporation Division by the anniversary date and be current within 30
days of the anniversary date. Annual reports and assumed business
name renewals are mailed approximately forty-five days prior to the
renewal due date.
- For more information on taxes, visit http://www.dor.state.or.us/.
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 insure your
business is complying with the license requirements for your particular
profession. - The Oregon Corporation Division requires that all Corporations and
LLCs file an Annual Report. The Annual Report is due by the
anniversary of the initial date of filing of the company.
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