Oregon lesson 6 of 6
Open a bank account and file your annual report
With formation and tax registration done, the remaining steps are opening a business bank account and keeping up with Oregon's ongoing annual report.
Opening the account
Bring your filed Articles of Organization, your EIN confirmation letter, an operating agreement if you have one, and identification for signers and significant owners. Route all business income and expenses through this account, since mixing personal and business funds is one of the most common reasons a court disregards an LLC's liability protection.
The annual report
Every Oregon LLC must file an annual report with the Secretary of State each year, due on the anniversary date of the original Articles of Organization filing rather than a fixed calendar date shared by every business. The fee is $100, matching the initial filing fee. The Secretary of State mails a renewal reminder about 45 days before the due date to the registered agent's address on file.
Avoiding private renewal mailings
Oregon LLCs frequently receive official-looking mailings from private companies offering to file the annual report or a compliance service for a marked-up fee. These are not from the Secretary of State. File directly through the Oregon Business Registry for the standard fee, and treat any third-party mailing referencing your LLC's public filing information with caution.
If your Oregon LLC misses its annual report entirely, the Secretary of State administratively dissolves it after 45 days of non-filing beyond the due date, and reinstatement requires filing the missing report and paying any associated fees.
Key takeaways
- Keep business and personal funds in separate bank accounts from day one.
- The annual report costs $100 and is due on your LLC's own formation anniversary date each year.
- Administrative dissolution can follow 45 days after a missed annual report deadline.
Frequently asked questions
When exactly is the Oregon annual report due?
On the anniversary of the date your Articles of Organization were originally filed, not on a fixed date shared by every Oregon business.
Are the private 'annual report service' letters Oregon LLCs receive official?
No. They come from private companies, not the Secretary of State, and charge more than the standard $100 state fee for a filing you can complete yourself through the Oregon Business Registry.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team