Form Your Oregon C Corporation
Build the investor-ready structure VCs require — issue stock, raise priced rounds, and grow in the Beaver State with no sales tax and Portland's Silicon Forest at your back
Filed in Oregon
The Beaver State · OR
- State filing fee$100
- Processing time1 business day online; 3-5 days by mail/fax
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$100/year — due Anniversary date of incorporation
- State tax rate6.6-7.6% corporate + CAT
Form your Oregon C-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Oregon C-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $100 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Oregon Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Oregon — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an C-Corp in Oregon
Oregon pairs a no-sales-tax environment with Portland's Silicon Forest, giving C Corporations direct access to a deep pool of engineering talent and a maturing venture ecosystem. The state's 6.6–7.6% corporate income tax and Corporate Activity Tax sit alongside a strong base of technology, clean energy, and consumer-brand companies well-suited to the stock-and-board structure investors expect.
The C Corporation structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require to fund priced rounds
Issue stock and equity to founders, employees, and investors with a clean cap table
Perpetual existence — the corporation survives ownership and leadership changes
QSBS / Section 1202 gains may apply to qualifying C Corporation stock
No state sales tax in Oregon, reducing operating and consumer costs
Fast 1-business-day online filing with the Oregon Secretary of State
Stock options and 83(b) elections to attract and retain top talent
Access to Portland's Silicon Forest tech ecosystem and capital network
Key features of a Oregon C-Corp
- Investor-ready C Corporation structure for VC and priced rounds
- Issue stock, stock options, and SAFEs with a clean cap table
- No state sales tax in Oregon
- Perpetual existence and formal governance
- Silicon Forest tech hub and capital network in Portland
Major industries in Oregon
Form your Oregon C-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 1 business day online; 3-5 days by mail/fax.
- 01
Choose Your Corporate Name
Your name must include 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' 'Limited,' or an abbreviation such as 'Inc.' or 'Corp.' Check availability through the Oregon Secretary of State's business name search.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Oregon requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal and tax documents on behalf of your corporation.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Oregon Secretary of State, including the number of authorized shares. The filing fee is $100, with online filing typically processed in 1 business day.
- 04
Adopt Bylaws and Appoint Directors
Hold an organizational meeting to adopt corporate bylaws, appoint your board of directors, and issue stock to founders. File 83(b) elections with the IRS within 30 days of receiving restricted stock.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for federal tax filing, opening a corporate bank account, and hiring employees.
- 06
File Your Annual Report
Oregon corporations must file an annual report by the anniversary date of incorporation. The fee is $100 per year.
Oregon C-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Oregon C-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Oregon C-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation with the Oregon Secretary of State ($100)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Oregon address
- Adopt corporate bylaws and appoint a board of directors (minimum one)
- Issue stock and maintain a cap table of ownership
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File an annual report by the anniversary date ($100/year)
- Register for Oregon's Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) if commercial activity applies
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Oregon Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $10 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $100 Oregon state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Oregon)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Oregon C-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an C-Corp in Oregon. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form a C Corporation in Oregon?
The state filing fee for Articles of Incorporation is $100, paid to the Oregon Secretary of State. The annual report is also $100 per year. Online filings are typically processed in 1 business day, while mail or fax filings take 3-5 days.
Why choose a C Corporation instead of an LLC in Oregon?
A C Corporation is the structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require. It can issue stock and equity, maintain a cap table, raise priced rounds and SAFEs, and grant stock options — features an LLC cannot cleanly provide. It also offers perpetual existence and a formal board-of-directors governance model.
How is a C Corporation taxed?
C Corporation profits are taxed at the flat 21% federal corporate income tax rate, plus Oregon's 6.6–7.6% corporate income tax and Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) where applicable. Dividends paid to shareholders are taxed again on their personal returns — commonly called 'double taxation.' Oregon has no franchise tax and no state sales tax.
What is the 83(b) election and when must I file it?
An 83(b) election lets founders and employees with restricted stock pay tax on its value at grant rather than as it vests, which can substantially reduce future tax. You must file it with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the restricted stock — the deadline is strict and cannot be extended.
Can my Oregon C Corporation qualify for QSBS / Section 1202 benefits?
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) treatment under Section 1202 may apply to stock in a qualifying C Corporation, potentially excluding a portion of gain from federal tax when the stock is sold. QSBS rules changed in 2025, so eligibility and the specific benefits depend on your facts — consult a tax advisor to confirm whether they apply to your shares.
Does my Oregon C Corporation have to file a BOI report with FinCEN?
Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, U.S. domestic entities and U.S. persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. Only entities formed outside the U.S. that register to do business in a U.S. state are still required to file.
How many directors and shareholders does an Oregon C Corporation need?
Oregon requires at least one director on the board, and a corporation can have a single shareholder. You'll adopt corporate bylaws, hold an organizational meeting, appoint directors, and issue stock to establish your cap table.
When is the Oregon annual report due?
Oregon corporations file an annual report with the Secretary of State by the anniversary date of incorporation each year. The fee is $100 per year, and the report keeps your corporation in good standing.
Oregon government filing resources
Filing fees for common C-Corp services
Official Oregon state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
Flat $100, same for all entity types.
Oregon's equivalent of a Certificate of Good Standing is the Certificate of Existence.
Learn moreCertified copy is a flat $15 each (not per-page), same for the Document File, Assumed Business Name File, or a specific document.
$10 per apostille/authentication document.
Oregon has NO general sales, use, or transaction tax, so the state issues no seller's permit and no sales-tax resale/exemption certificate.
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