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LLC formation services compared in Oregon (2026)
The Oregon filing fee is $100. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $299 in year 1; the other four services range from $100 to $349.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Oregon
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $100 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $139 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $199 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $299 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $349 |
Oregon filing details
- State filing fee
- $100
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company
- Filed with
- Oregon Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $100
- Registered agent
- Required. An Oregon resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Oregon or authorized there, whose business office is the registered office. The agent has to consent.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $100 state fee = $299 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Oregon questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Oregon with a service?
In year 1, from $100 (Bizee) to $349 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Oregon’s $100 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $299.
What does Oregon charge to file an LLC?
$100, paid to the Oregon Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Oregon LLC?
Yes. An Oregon resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Oregon or authorized there, whose business office is the registered office. The agent has to consent.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- ORS 63.044 (formation) and ORS 63.047 (articles of organization); filing fee set administratively by the Secretary of State (Business Registry Fee Schedule) (multira state research spine): www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors063.html, checked August 12, 2026
- Oregon formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: sos.oregon.gov/business/Documents/business-registry-forms/br-fee-schedule.pdf, checked October 1, 2026
- Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division (multira state research spine): sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/obr-annual-report-renewal.aspx, checked August 12, 2026
- Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division (multira state research spine): sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/renew.aspx, checked August 12, 2026
- Oregon report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_63.787, checked August 12, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).