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Incorporating in Oregon

For complete and current information concerning Oregon corporations you should go to the Oregon Secretary of State web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in Oregon  but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the Oregon Secretary of State web site and the Oregon Corporate Division web site. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and it should therefore be independently verified.

Oregon corporation name

An Oregon corporate name shall contain one or more of the words “corporation,” “incorporated,” “company” or “limited”, or an abbreviation of one or more of those words. The name cannot contain the word “cooperative.” The name shall be written in the English language alphabet and can include Arabic and Roman numerals. The corporation’s name must be distinguishable from any other entity’s names upon the records of the office.

Oregon corporation board of directors:

An Oregon corporation shall have a board of directors consisting of one or more individuals, with the number specified in, or fixed in accordance with, the articles of incorporation or bylaws. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may set forth qualifications for directors who need not be residents of Oregon or shareholders of the corporation unless required by the articles of incorporation or bylaws.

Oregon corporation officers:
An Oregon corporation shall have the officers described in its bylaws or appointed by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws which shall include a president and a secretary. The secretary shall have the responsibility for preparing minutes of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings and for authenticating the corporation’s records. If authorized by the bylaws or the board of directors, a duly appointed officer may appoint one or more officers or assistant officers. The same individual may simultaneously hold more than one office in a corporation. Officers shall have the authority and perform the duties set forth in the bylaws or, to the extent consistent with the bylaws, the duties prescribed by the board of directors or an officer authorized by the board of directors to prescribe the duties of other officers.

Oregon corporation shareholders’ meetings:

Other than for certain exceptions provided under Oregon law, corporations shall hold annual shareholders’ meetings at a time stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. Annual shareholders’ meetings may be held in or out of Oregon at a place stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. If no place is stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws, annual meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation. Special shareholders’ meetings shall be held on call of the corporation’s board of directors or the person(s) authorized to do so by the articles of incorporation or bylaws; or if the holders of at least 10 percent (the articles of incorporation may fix a lower percentage or a higher percentage not exceeding 25 percent) of all votes entitled to be cast on any issue proposed to be considered at the proposed special meeting sign, date and deliver to the corporation’s secretary one or more written demands for the meeting describing the purpose or purposes for which it is to be held. There can also be court ordered special shareholders’ meetings under specified circumstances.

Oregon corporation board of directors’ meetings:

Regular or special meetings of the board of directors may be held in or out of Oregon. Regular meetings of the board of directors may be held without notice of the date, time, place or purpose of the meeting unless required by the articles of incorporation or bylaws.

Oregon taxes:

Visit the State of Oregon: Department of Revenue web site.

Oregon Registered Agent:
Oregon corporations are required to have a registered agent in Oregon. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

Start forming your corporation now:

If you’re ready to form an Oregon corporation with MaxFilings, you can start entering your information now. You’re under no obligation, and there is no charge until you actually place your order.