State filing requirements for Oregon.

Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.

Articles of incorporation

While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your staff, officers, volunteers, etc. from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation are available to our clients.
Business entity search
 
http://egov.sos.state.or.us/br/pkg_web_name_srch_inq.login
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/cbrmanager/index.action#stay
Additional info
 
Fee: $50
Processing: 2 weeks (estimate)
Signatures: No special requirements at this time
Corporate annual report

Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
http://egov.sos.state.or.us/br/pkg_web_name_srch_inq.login
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/cbrmanager/index.action#stay
Due: Annually, on incorporation anniversary date
Fee: $50.00
Charity registration

Charity search
 
https://justice.oregon.gov/charities
Initial form (e-file)
 
Link: https://justice.oregon.gov/paymentportal/Account/Login
Due: Prior to soliciting funds
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Bylaws
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Renewal form (e-file)
 
Link: Form CT-12
http://www.doj.state.or.us/charigroup/pages/howtorpt.aspx
Due: Within 4 months and 15 days of the end of your fiscal year
Fee: Varies: $20, $50, $90, $150, $200, $300, $400
Income/franchise tax exemption

Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
 
Sales tax exemption

Not required for Oregon.
 
Tax department

Not required for Oregon.
Raffles (games of chance)

Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included in our covered services. We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee. Reach out to your state representative for more information.
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