How to file an Oregon annual report

Oregon expects your LLC, corporation, LP, LLP, or nonprofit to check in annually by filing a report through the Oregon Business Registry. This yearly snapshot updates addresses, registered agent information, and required governing-person details. The Secretary of State uses this to verify your existence, contact info, and compliance.

Skip this filing and you're asking for trouble. After your anniversary date passes, the state may administratively dissolve your entity, removing your liability protection and freeing up your business name. Getting reinstated means extra paperwork and extra filing fees.

Who has to file an Oregon annual report?

If you've registered anything beyond a sole proprietorship and general partnership in Oregon, you need to file an annual report. State law makes it clear—ORS 63.787 covers LLCs, while ORS 65.787 handles corporations—there's no wiggle room here.

Entities that must file:

• Domestic corporations, both for-profit and nonprofit
• Domestic limited liability companies
• Foreign corporations authorized to do business in Oregon
• Foreign LLCs with an Oregon registration
• Limited partnerships (LPs) and limited liability partnerships (LLPs)

Who gets a pass:

• Sole proprietorships that never adopted an assumed business name
• General partnerships operating solely under the partners' legal names
• Entities that have been formally dissolved or withdrawn with the Secretary of State

Who can click "submit" for you:

• You, the business owner, an officer, member, or partner
• Your Oregon registered agent
• An attorney or accountant you've authorized
• A compliance service that handles filings through the Business Registry portal

How to file

Oregon has transitioned to a digital process. Unless you qualify for a special exemption, you'll submit your annual report through the state's online Business Registry portal:

1. Open the Secretary of State's Business Registry portal
2. Sign in or create an account. One login manages every Oregon entity you own
3. Enter your business name or registry number and select the correct entity from the search results
4. The system pulls up last year's report. Review each section, including principal address, mailing address, registered agent, officers or members, and update anything that has changed
5. Verify that the registered office address is a physical Oregon street address (P.O. Boxes are not accepted for the registered office, but mailing addresses may use P.O. Boxes)
6. Type your name in the electronic signature box. The state treats that typed name exactly like a wet-ink signature
7. Pay the filing fee with a credit or debit card. Fees are set by entity type, so the portal automatically charges the right amount
8. Download or print the confirmation screen. 

Filings generally process within 1–3 business days. If you can't use the portal, you may request a waiver from the Secretary of State. Waivers are permitted only for disability, lack of internet access, or religious objection. The Secretary of State must approve the waiver before paper filing is allowed. 

Call or email the office to start this process; once granted, you'll receive a paper form to submit by mail. Standard fees still apply, and you'll need to account for postal transit time.

Due dates and deadlines

Oregon keeps things simple: your annual report is due every year on the exact anniversary of when your business was formed (for domestic entities) or first registered to do business in the state (for foreign entities). You can confirm your original filing date by searching your record in the Business Registry.

The system won't let you file too early, but once you're within the 45-day window before your anniversary, you're good to go.

Filing fees

Oregon charges the same whether you file online or by paper, and foreign entities pay nearly three times what domestic ones do. The Secretary of State collects payment at the end of the online process, so have your credit or debit card ready when you submit.

Note: Assumed business name renewals are separate from annual reports and cost $50 every 2 years.

Required information

Every entity needs these core facts:

• The exact business name on file with the state
• Your registry number
• Principal business address and, if different, a mailing address
• The registered agent's name plus a physical Oregon street address (P.O. Boxes are not accepted)
• A brief description of what you do

After that, requirements vary by entity type. Corporations typically update their address and contact information. LLCs provide the name and address of at least one member or manager. Nonprofits disclose their officers, directors, and whether they have members.

You'll finish by electronically signing the report. An officer, member, manager, or authorized representative can sign, but the name must match what the system expects.

Before submitting, check these boxes: 

• Is every required field complete? 
• Does the information reflect the last 30 days? 
• Do addresses use consistent formatting (standard USPS format)? 

If you answer yes to all three, you're set for a smooth, short turnaround and a clean confirmation email, rather than a rejection notice.

Consequences of not filing

Missing your Oregon anniversary deadline puts your company's good standing at risk and triggers a cascade of business complications. The state provides a brief grace period, but the consequences escalate quickly from operational inconvenience to legal dissolution.

During the 45-day grace period, you’ll face the following:

• Delinquent status flagged 
• Certificate restrictions
• Reputation impact
• Normal fees apply

After the grace period expires, administrative dissolution follows, with accompanying consequences. This includes:

• Legal existence terminated
• Business name vulnerability
• Court access blocked
• Contract complications
• Licensing issues
• Financing restrictions
• Multi-state complications

The solution to the above is reinstatement, but it's not automatic. You must submit a reinstatement application, pay a $100 fee, and file every outstanding annual report, each with its own regular filing fee, before the Secretary of State will revive your entity.

FAQs about Oregon’s annual report

Can I file my annual report early?

Yes. Oregon opens the filing window 45 days before your anniversary date, and your information should be current when you submit. The Business Registry shows the "File Annual Report" button as soon as early filing becomes available.

How do I order a Certificate of Good Standing?

Once your annual reports are current, request the certificate through the same Business Registry portal. From your entity dashboard, choose "Order Documents," pay the fee, and the certificate arrives as a PDF via email—useful for bank loans or contract bids.

Can someone else handle the filing for me?

Absolutely. A registered agent, attorney, accountant, or compliance service can log in and submit on your behalf. Just ensure whoever files has your authorization, because the electronic signature carries the same legal weight as ink.

Does Oregon grant extensions if I can't file on time?

No. Oregon grants no filing extensions for annual reports. The due date is fixed to your anniversary, but the state provides a 45-day statutory period before administrative dissolution begins.

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