Assumed Business Name
Any time a person or persons carries on, conducts or transacts business in the state of Oregon and does not conspicuously disclose their real and true name in the title of the business, they must file an assumed business name.
Oregon Business Corporation
A corporation is a legal entity created under Oregon law by filing articles of incorporation with the Oregon Corporation Division. A corporation acts as a single entity. It exists separately from its owners. As a separate entity, the corporation must file its own tax returns. It can own property, sue and be sued.
Oregon Limited Liability Company
A limited liability company is an unincorporated association having one or more members. It can be managed by members or managers. Managers can be members, though they are not required to be members.
Oregon Nonprofit Corporation
A non-profit corporation is formed for any lawful purpose but not for financial profit.
Foreign Business Corporation
A foreign corporation is a legal entity created in a jurisdiction other than Oregon. This can be another state or country. In order for a foreign corporation to transact business in Oregon, it must obtain authority from the Oregon Corporation Division by submitting an application form, fee and an original certificate of existence (or similar document) or the registration number from the jurisdiction where their articles of incorporation are filed.
Foreign Limited Liability Company
A foreign limited liability company is a legal entity created in a jurisdiction other than Oregon. This can be another state or country. In order for a foreign limited liability company to transact business in Oregon, it must obtain authority from the Oregon Corporation Division by submitting an application form, fee and an original certificate of existence (or similar document) or the registration number from the jurisdiction where their articles of incorporation are filed.