Business Registration Services

Welcome to the Oregon Corporation Division’s Business Registry page. If you’re looking to register a Business Name, Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership, Limited Partnership, Nonprofit Corporation, or Business Trust, file an Oregon Trade Mark or Service Mark, or just want to research a business registered in Oregon, you’ve come to the right place.

The primary purpose of business registration is to ensure disclosure on the public record of the real and true names of persons who transact business in Oregon. See Registering Your Business Name for more information.

Annual Reports & Registration Renewals
Keep your business registration active and business information up-to-date. Save time by paying annual reports and registration renewals online.

Business Database Search
Search for information on businesses registered with the Oregon Corporation Division. Search by name of business, business registry number, or search by names of individuals or businesses associated with a registered business.

Business Guides
How to Start a Business in Oregon, and the Employers Guide for Doing Business in Oregon.

Business Wizard
Answer a few brief questions and the Business Wizard will provide you with a customized referral list of government licensing, registration, regulatory and support contacts for your business.

Central Business Registry - Register Online!
The fastest way to register a new ABN, Corp., or LLC!
Register a new Assumed Business Name, Corporation, or Limited Liability Company online using our Central Business Registry. Save Time! Online electronic filing is the fastest way to register a new business in Oregon.

Forms - Business Registration
Downloadable forms for registering and updating registrations with the Corporation Division. Some forms can be completed and filed online.

Registering Your Business Name
If you've ever wondered why you should register your business name? What names are available? What makes a name distinguishable? Are all businesses required to register and use an assumed business name? Or how to protect and defend your business name, then you should review Registering Your Business Name, before you register your new business or business name.

Request a Reinstatement Form
If your business has been "administratively dissolved" for failure to file an annual report within the last five years, you may be able to request to have the business entity reinstated.
Note: Enter the business registration number, Click the “Renew” button, and then select "You can generate and print your reinstatement papers by clicking here".

Starting a Business Steps
These simple steps have been developed to assist you in simplifying the process of starting your new business.

Other Business Services

Business & Consumer Complaints
As a public service to assist those needing assistance in filing a complaint or resolving a business or consumer dispute we offer a business & consumer complaints section.

Business Name Search Links
Search other government databases for information by business name.

Confusing, Deceptive, Fraudulent, & Suspicious Solicitations
We often hear from business owners who are concerned about receiving offers and solicitations that are confusing, deceptive, suspicious or even fraudulent. On this page, we will highlight some of the recent examples reported to us, to raise awareness and help other Oregon businesses avoid being taken advantage of.

Corporate Records
Legal requirements for corporate record keeping.

FAQ's - Incorporation
Find out what common corporation terms mean and learn more about various issues to consider when incorporating.

FAQ's - New Business
The most frequently asked questions by those starting new businesses.

Going Out of Business Sales
File a new going out of business - notice of intent
A person or business may not sell, offer for sale or advertise for sale merchandise at a going out of business sale unless the person has filed a notice of intent with the Secretary of State.

Search, View, and Print an existing going out of business - notice of intent filing
A person must display a copy of the notice of intent filed with the Secretary of State in a prominent place on the premises where the going out of business sale is being conducted.

Laws & Rules
Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules governing business registration.

License Directory
A comprehensive directory of over 1,100 licenses, permits, certifications, and the like, for everything the state licenses. The database is searchable by key word, agency, or topic and includes links to databases of individual license and permit holders.

Nonprofit Services
Information on government requirements specific to nonprofit organizations.

Ordering Copies of Documents
We can provide copies of business records filed with the Secretary of State Corporation Division as well as provide a variety of certificates about the businesses filed with this office.

Oregon Business Registration Statistics
Monthly and yearly statistics on new business filings with the Corporation Division.

Oregon Labor Market Information System
The Oregon Labor Market Information System provides economic, demographic, and workforce information tailored to the needs of your business.

Other Links of Interest
Links to other Government agencies providing information on taxes, licensing, regulations, and advice for businesses.

Other State's Secretary of State Websites
National Association of Secretaries of State links to other Secretary of State websites.

Referral List
Comprehensive directory of government regulatory, licensing, and service agencies as well as other relevant organizations of interest arranged by subject and topic heading. Simply locate a subject or topic in the alphabetical or organizational listing and click on the link for the contact information.

Registered Agents & Service of Process
The registered agent is the business' agent for service of process. If you are unable to serve process, notice, or demand on a business or its registered agent, the Secretary of State can accept service as agent for the business.

Shareholder Annual Meetings
Legal requirements for annual meetings of shareholders.