Step-by-step foreign qualification requirements, fees, and filing instructions for Georgia LLCs expanding into Oregon.
Before filing, verify that your LLC name (or a distinguishable variation) is available in Oregon. If your exact name is already taken, you may need to register under a fictitious or assumed name.
Check the Oregon Secretary of State website for name availability search.
Oregon requires a Certificate of Existence from Georgia to prove your LLC is in good standing. The fee is $10. No expiration printed; foreign-state applications typically require dating within 30-90 days.
Submit your application along with the Certificate of Existence and the $275 filing fee. Processing time is 5-10 business days. Expedited processing available for $50.
Oregon filing portal ↗You must designate a registered agent with a physical address in Oregon to accept legal documents on behalf of your LLC. This is required as part of the foreign qualification application.
Oregon's Limited Liability Company Act, codified at Chapter 63, lists activities at Section 63.701 ('Authority to transact business required'), with the safe harbors enumerated in subsection (2). Section 63.704 is the corresponding closed-door statute ('Consequences of transacting business without authority').
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This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify all fees and requirements with the Oregon Secretary of State before filing.