Where do I go to find forms to file a business name?
Go to the Forms Page to download and print a form or file online.
How do I order copies of my document?
Go to Ordering Copies of Documents for complete instructions to order a copy of your filing. For a free copy of your online filing (assumed business name, corporation, non-profit, or LLC), log into Central Business Registry Register Online, go to “Completed” in your Worklist, and there will be an option to “Print Copy” next to the business name.
How do I order a Certificate of Existence?
Go to Ordering Copies of Documents for complete instructions to order a Certificate of Existence.
What does "doing business" mean?
Do you expect to profit from your activities in Oregon? If you do, you are
probably doing business in Oregon.
A taxpayer having one or more of the following in Oregon is clearly doing business in this state:
• A stock of goods.
• An office.
• A place of business (other than an office) where affairs of the corporation
are regularly conducted.
• Employees or representatives providing services to customers as the primary business activity
(such as accounting or personal services), or services incidental to the sale of tangible or
intangible personal property (such as installation, inspection, maintenance, warranty, or repair of a
product).
• An economic presence through which the taxpayer regularly takes advantage of Oregon's economy
to produce income.
Is a DBA the same thing as an Assumed Business Name?
An Assumed Business Name is also commonly known or referred to as a “DBA”, “doing business as”, or fictitious business name.
Do I need to register with the Secretary of State?
Anyone doing business in Oregon is required to register with the Secretary of State. Go to Registering Your Business Name for more information.
Does registering mean that I have a license?
Registering your business name with the Corporation Division is not the same as getting a license. Contact the city or county you’re doing business in to obtain a license.
Does the State of Oregon have wholesale numbers?
The State of Oregon does not assign resale numbers for wholesale purchase. Use your business registry number to buy wholesale. Create and print a Resale Certificate here http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/salestax.shtml
Where do I go to file a foreign corporation or foreign limited liability company online?
Foreign entities are not available for filing online at this time. Go to the Forms Page to download and print a form.
Where do I go to amend my filing online?
Amendments are not available for filing online at this time. Go to the Forms Page to download and print a form.
I have more than one name to renew. Can I combine them?
If you have more than one business name registered, each name must be renewed separately and cannot be combined. Renew Online
How can I tell if my business has been renewed?
Go to Business Name Search, enter the business registry number or name, and scroll down to summary history to see the Annual Report Payment or Renewal Payment.
How do I get to the page where I can pay to reinstate a company name?
Go to Reinstate a Business for information and links to reinstate your corporation, LLC, or Limited Partnership. An Assumed Business Name cannot be reinstated. Go to Register Online to file a new Assumed Business Name.