How To Start An Oregon Sole Proprietorship
Choosing a business structure is one of an entrepreneur’s first decisions when starting a business. The business structure defines the legal and tax implications of the business, outlining your responsibilities and protections as a business owner. Many small business owners in Oregon choose a sole proprietorship, and in this guide, we’ll explain what a sole […]
How to Form a Corporation in Oregon
The Corporation is a business structure that provides personal liability protection by separating the owner’s personal assets from the assets of the business. Thus, a corporation is liable for the actions and finances of the business, while the owners (known as shareholders) are not. Corporation Pros Corporations provide liability protection for the shareholders A corporation can […]
How To Get A Free Oregon EIN
Not every small business will need one, but a common registration for many businesses in Oregon is the Employer Identification Number, otherwise known as an EIN. This number is used as a business’s identification for tax purposes and is required for various business activities, such as opening a bank account, hiring employees, and filing tax […]
How To File An Oregon Annual Report
One requirement for maintaining a Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Partnership (LP), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), or corporation in Oregon is filing an Annual Report. The Report confirms and updates the company’s information each year with the Oregon Secretary of State. Related: How to form an LLC in Oregon Who Needs to File an Annual Report? […]
Oregon Business License Basics
Starting a small business in Oregon often means registering with several federal, state, and local agencies. Let’s review common Oregon business license registrations so your business starts off right. Related: Guide to starting a business in Oregon Setting Up the Business Before you can apply for business licenses, you should first establish the business structure. […]
Steps To Hiring Your First Employee In Oregon
Hiring your first employee as a new business owner is both an exciting and frightening experience. Not only do you have a person relying on you to pay them so they can provide for their family while balancing the cash flow needs of your business, but there is also a lot of paperwork and laws […]
Should You Use An Oregon Registered Agent Service?
An Oregon registered agent (also referred to as a resident agent or statutory agent in some states) is a person or company designated to be the official point of contact for a company. The purpose of a registered agent is to receive service of process (legal mail such as a summons, subpoena, or lawsuit) and […]
Oregon DBA / Assumed Business Name In 3 Easy Steps
If you’re planning to start a business in Oregon under a name other than your own, you will need to register for a business name. Business name registration is commonly referred to as an Oregon DBA, “Doing Business As,” or Fictitious Name, but is officially called an Assumed Business Name. To see if you need […]
How To Do An Oregon Business Name Search
Starting a business in Oregon involves several steps, but one of the first is choosing a business name. This step is a little more complicated when setting up an LLC or corporation in Oregon because these business structures must have a unique name. To help you verify that your corporation or LLC is available to […]
Beginners Guide To Start An Oregon LLC
Starting a business is exciting, but it’s also important to understand and take care of the legal requirements. To help with one aspect of starting a business, I have a guide to starting an Oregon LLC, where I’ll cover the different steps involved in establishing an LLC. Related: Guide to starting a business in Oregon […]