Explained · Oregon
3 Best Foreign Registration Services in Oregon (2026), Explained
Quick explanation
- Fee to register
- $275
- Do you attach a home-state certificate?
- No certificate
- After you register
- $275, annual report
- Where we would start
- Mainstay Filing, OR Registered Agent.org then Oregon Registered Agent.co
Who we recommend in Oregon
Ranked using five checks described on our method page.1. Mainstay Filing: best for growing companies
Year one costs $199; later years cost $149
Our first recommendation is Mainstay Filing, because it charges $199 plus the state fee and includes the registered agent for the first year, then $149 a year.
Over three years this is $100 more than OR Registered Agent.org, a difference that reach across states justifies.
The registered agent costs $149 annually from year two onward, in every state.
Includes
- The registration filing
- Registered agent, no charge in the first year
- Works in all fifty states
Points in its favor
- No agent fee in the first year
- Ready for the next state you add
- $199 on top of the state fee
Where it falls short
- Agent costs $50 more each year
2. OR Registered Agent.org: best for a modest agent fee each year
Year one costs $199; later years cost $99
Number 2 on the list is OR Registered Agent.org, where you pay $199 above the state fee, and $99 every year after.
Includes
- Registration filed for you
- No agent charge in year one
Points in its favor
- $199 to register
- No agent fee in year one
- $99 a year for the agent afterward
Where it falls short
- Works in Oregon alone, which leaves your home state needing its own agent
3. Oregon Registered Agent.co: best for a one-state add-on
Year one costs $199; later years cost $99
Number 3 on the list is Oregon Registered Agent.co, where you pay $199 above the state fee, and $99 every year after.
It charges exactly what OR Registered Agent.org charges; either would serve you well.
Includes
- Registration filed for you
- No agent charge in year one
Points in its favor
- No agent fee in year one
- $199 to register
- $99 a year for the agent afterward
Where it falls short
- Works in Oregon alone, which leaves your home state needing its own agent
How they stack up
| # | Company | Opening price | Year two on | Over three years | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | the registration filing; registered agent, no charge in the first year; works in all fifty states | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | OR Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | registration filed for you; no agent charge in year one | See OR Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Oregon Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | registration filed for you; no agent charge in year one | See Oregon Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Questions explained
At what point is registration required?
Before any business in Oregon, an out-of-state LLC has to register.
Not registering can lead to it cannot sue as a plaintiff (ORS 63.704(1)).
oregonlegislature.gov · verified October 2026
What does a foreign registration cost?
$275 in state fees, plus $199 for a service.
State fees over three years, registration included: $825. sos.oregon.gov · verified October 2026
What gets submitted?
Submit the Application for Authority to Transact Business, Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form 110) to the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division.
The state does not require a home-state certificate.
What do I owe after registering?
$275 for the annual report.
Filings come due anniversary of the date authority was granted.
Why is the first pick first?
How much work the price handles counts for 28%, and Mainstay Filing comes out ahead on it.
Most of the score, 62%, comes from what three years cost and how much work the price handles.
OR Registered Agent.org covers Oregon only, so the home state would need a different provider.
Checklist for Oregon, with sources
| Item | Detail | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to register | $275 | sos.oregon.gov · verified October 2026 |
| Document from home state | No certificate | oregonlegislature.gov · verified October 2026 |
| Annual report | $275 | oregonlegislature.gov · verified October 2026 |
| State fees across three years | $825 | Computed from the lines above |
Further questions
What about the state where I formed the LLC?
Yes. Your home state still requires its own agent, and Mainstay Filing can cover both states under one account.
What is the three-year price of each?
Over three years: Mainstay Filing ($497), OR Registered Agent.org ($397), Oregon Registered Agent.co ($397), with state fees on top.
What are the figures based on?
State fees come from Oregon's official sources, cited by each figure. Service prices come from each company's own pricing page.
Is a service required?
No law demands one. A service is a convenience.
Do these services handle the filing?
Each of them does, and the state fee does not change.
Which foreign registration service do you recommend in Oregon?
Mainstay Filing, because its $199 fee is the same in every state, and the first year of registered agent service is included. Then OR Registered Agent.org and Oregon Registered Agent.co.
Sources used on this page
- Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation via sos.oregon.gov, as of August 2026
- Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation via sos.oregon.gov, as of August 2026
- Oregon report due date via oregon.public.law, as of August 2026
- ORS 63.044 and ORS 63.047 via oregonlegislature.gov, as of August 2026
- Oregon formation fee: Filing fee via sos.oregon.gov, as of October 2026
- Oregon Secretary of State, foreign via sos.oregon.gov, as of October 2026
- Application for Authority, form instructions via sos.oregon.gov, as of October 2026
- Registered agents and service of via sos.oregon.gov, as of October 2026
- Fetched November 13, 2026: the Mainstay Filing Oregon service page
- Fetched November 13, 2026: the OR Registered Agent.org pricing page
- Fetched November 13, 2026: the Oregon Registered Agent.co pricing page