Every Oregon LLC and corporation has one recurring compliance obligation that comes around like clockwork: the annual report. It's not complicated, but it's easy to overlook — and the consequences of missing it range from late fees to administrative dissolution of your business entity.
This guide covers everything Oregon business owners need to know about annual report requirements: what they are, when they're due, what they cost, and what happens if you miss the deadline.
Quick Facts
- Who must fileAll Oregon LLCs, corporations, and foreign entities
- DeadlineLast day of your entity's anniversary month
- LLC / Corp fee$100 (domestic) · $275 (foreign)
- Nonprofit fee$50
- Late penaltyAdministrative dissolution (no grace period)
- Where to fileOregon Secretary of State — sos.oregon.gov
What Is an Oregon Annual Report?
An Oregon annual report is a filing submitted to the Oregon Secretary of State each year that confirms your business's current information — registered agent, principal address, member or officer details, and basic business information. It's not a financial statement or tax return. It's a compliance filing that keeps your entity in good standing with the state.
Oregon uses the annual report to maintain accurate public records of active businesses. If your information has changed — new address, new registered agent, new officers — the annual report is where you update it. If nothing has changed, you still have to file.
Who Must File?
The following entity types are required to file an annual report with the Oregon Secretary of State:
- Oregon domestic LLCs (limited liability companies)
- Oregon domestic corporations (for-profit and nonprofit)
- Foreign LLCs registered to do business in Oregon
- Foreign corporations registered to do business in Oregon
- Oregon limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships
Sole proprietorships and general partnerships are not required to file annual reports because they are not registered entities with the Secretary of State.
Oregon Annual Report Deadlines
Oregon's annual report deadline is based on your entity's anniversary month — the month your business was originally registered with the Secretary of State. Your report is due by the last day of your anniversary month each year.
For example, if your LLC was formed in March, your annual report is due by March 31 every year. If it was formed in October, your deadline is October 31. This is different from many states that use a fixed calendar deadline for all entities.
You can find your entity's anniversary month by looking up your business on the Oregon Secretary of State's business registry at sos.oregon.gov. Your registered agent service should also send you a reminder well in advance of the deadline.
Filing Fees
Oregon's annual report filing fees as of 2026 are:
- Domestic LLC: $100
- Domestic corporation: $100
- Foreign LLC: $275
- Foreign corporation: $275
- Nonprofit corporation: $50
These fees are paid directly to the Oregon Secretary of State at the time of filing. Oregon does not charge a separate late fee for annual reports — instead, the penalty for non-filing is administrative dissolution of your entity.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?
Oregon does not send a warning notice before dissolving a delinquent entity. If you miss your annual report deadline, the Secretary of State will administratively dissolve your LLC or corporation. This means:
- Your entity loses its legal standing to do business in Oregon
- Your liability protection is suspended — you may be personally liable for business debts incurred during the dissolution period
- Contracts signed while dissolved may be unenforceable
- You cannot open new bank accounts or obtain business financing
- Reinstating a dissolved entity requires filing a reinstatement application and paying all back fees
Reinstatement is possible, but it's more expensive and time-consuming than simply filing on time. The reinstatement fee is $100 for LLCs and corporations, plus you'll need to file any missed annual reports and pay those fees as well.
How to File Your Oregon Annual Report
Oregon annual reports are filed online through the Oregon Secretary of State's business registry portal at sos.oregon.gov. The process is straightforward:
- Log in to the Oregon Secretary of State's online business registry
- Search for your entity by name or registry number
- Review and update your entity's information (registered agent, address, officers/members)
- Pay the filing fee by credit card or electronic check
- Save your confirmation number — this is your proof of filing
The entire process typically takes less than 10 minutes if your information is current. If you need to update your registered agent as part of the annual report, you can do that within the same filing.
Updating Your Registered Agent in the Annual Report
The annual report is one of the two ways to update your registered agent on file with the Oregon Secretary of State (the other is a standalone Statement of Change of Registered Agent). If you've been meaning to switch to a professional registered agent service, your annual report filing is a convenient time to make that change.
When you update your registered agent in the annual report, the change takes effect when the Secretary of State processes the filing — typically within one to two business days for online filings.
Staying on Top of Annual Report Deadlines
The most reliable way to never miss an annual report deadline is to work with a registered agent service that tracks your compliance calendar and sends advance reminders. A good service will alert you 60 and 30 days before your deadline — giving you plenty of time to file without scrambling.
If you manage your own compliance, set a recurring calendar reminder for the last day of your anniversary month. Better yet, file early — Oregon accepts annual reports up to 90 days before the deadline.
The Bottom Line
Oregon's annual report requirement is one of the simplest compliance obligations your business has — a single online filing once a year. But it's also one of the most consequential to miss. Administrative dissolution can happen quietly, and the fallout — lost liability protection, unenforceable contracts, reinstatement fees — is far more disruptive than the original filing.
Mark your anniversary month on your calendar, file early if you can, and consider a registered agent service that tracks your deadlines automatically. Staying in good standing with the Oregon Secretary of State is one of the lowest-effort, highest-value things you can do for your business.