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3 Best LLC Services in Oregon (2026), Compared
In brief
- Fee to file
- $100, one time
- Following years
- $100 each year
- Registered agent
- Must be named
- Our picks in order
- Mainstay Filing, OR Registered Agent.org then Oregon Registered Agent.co
Who we recommend in Oregon
Prices come from each company's own pricing page. The ranking is explained on how we pick.1. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who want the annual report handled
Pay $199 annually and $100 to the state
Our first recommendation is Mainstay Filing, because $199 a year covers the formation, the registered agent and every annual report.
The extra $200 compared with OR Registered Agent.org covers jobs you would otherwise do yourself.
annual report filing is part of the service; the only addition is the state's $100.
Includes
- Formation, filed by Mainstay
- Registered agent throughout the year
- Annual report filed by Mainstay
- The EIN application
- No markup on the state fee
Points in its favor
- Includes the EIN application
- $199 a year, all included
- Renewal is $199
Where it falls short
- From year two it costs $100 a year more than OR Registered Agent.org
2. OR Registered Agent.org: best for a modest first-year bill
Formation $199, agent renewal $99, state fee extra
OR Registered Agent.org takes the second slot: you pay $199 at the start with the first agent year included and $99 annually after that.
Its price leaves out the annual report.
Includes
- State filing done for you
- Agent service during year one
Points in its favor
- Forms the LLC for $199
- Includes a first year of agent service
- A modest renewal of $99
Where it falls short
- You file the annual report on your own
- The EIN add-on is $99
3. Oregon Registered Agent.co: best for another in-state option
Formation $199, agent renewal $99, state fee extra
Oregon Registered Agent.co takes the third slot: you pay $199 at the start with the first agent year included and $99 annually after that.
Its price leaves out the annual report.
Its published prices are identical to OR Registered Agent.org, so choosing between them is a close call.
Includes
- State filing done for you
- Agent service during year one
Points in its favor
- Includes a first year of agent service
- A modest renewal of $99
- Forms the LLC for $199
Where it falls short
- You file the annual report on your own
- The EIN add-on is $99
Compare prices
| # | Provider | Opening price | Year two on | Three-year total | Included in the price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | Formation, filed by Mainstay; registered agent throughout the year; Annual report filed by Mainstay | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | OR Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | state filing done for you; agent service during year one | See OR Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Oregon Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | state filing done for you; agent service during year one | See Oregon Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Explanations
What is the full cost to form one?
The state charges $100. A service adds $199 in the first year.
Across three years the state's fees add up to $300, filing fee included. see sos.oregon.gov, October 2026
Where does the formation paperwork go?
The Oregon Secretary of State receives the Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company, and that is what creates the LLC.
Legal basis: ORS 63.044. How long the state says it takes: Online 1 to 3 business days. see sos.oregon.gov, October 2026
Am I required to name a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
An Oregon resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Oregon or authorized there, whose business office is the registered office. The agent has to consent.
see oregonlegislature.gov, October 2026
What does upkeep involve?
One filing repeats: the annual report, once a year, costing $100. Filings fall due anniversary of the LLC's formation in Oregon, a date worth noting down.
see sos.oregon.gov, August 2026
Do I need a service at all?
No service is required. On your own, three years of state fees total $300.
Services charge $397 to $597 over three years for that work.
What put number one on top?
How much work the price handles counts for 28%, and Mainstay Filing comes out ahead on it.
What three years cost carries 34% and how much work the price handles carries 28%. Three smaller criteria decide close calls.
The annual report is the deciding detail: it is part of the first pick's price and not part of OR Registered Agent.org's.
What Oregon requires
| Requirement | Fee or rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to file the LLC | $100 | see sos.oregon.gov, October 2026 |
| Registered agent | Must be named | see oregonlegislature.gov, October 2026 |
| Annual report | $100 every year | see sos.oregon.gov, August 2026 |
| State fees across three years | $300 | Computed from the lines above |
More explanations
How long does the state take?
Online 1 to 3 business days.
Is the EIN covered?
Mainstay Filing applies for it at no extra charge. OR Registered Agent.org adds $99; Oregon Registered Agent.co adds $99.
What are the three-year totals?
Mainstay Filing: $597 | OR Registered Agent.org: $397 | Oregon Registered Agent.co: $397, not counting state fees.
What are your sources?
The state side uses Oregon's own publications. The service side uses published company prices.
Do I have to hire a service?
Not required. Services charge to do the paperwork for you.
Which LLC service do you recommend in Oregon?
Mainstay Filing comes first: it files the annual report for you, which none of the others do, for $199 a year. After it come OR Registered Agent.org and Oregon Registered Agent.co.
Where the facts come from
- Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation, found at sos.oregon.gov, confirmed August 2026
- Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation, found at sos.oregon.gov, confirmed August 2026
- Oregon report due date, found at oregon.public.law, confirmed August 2026
- ORS 63.044 and ORS 63.047, found at oregonlegislature.gov, confirmed August 2026
- Oregon formation fee: Filing fee, found at sos.oregon.gov, confirmed October 2026
- Processing, official source, found at sos.oregon.gov, confirmed October 2026
- Mainstay Filing, Oregon service page, accessed November 13, 2026
- OR Registered Agent.org, pricing page, accessed November 13, 2026
- Oregon Registered Agent.co, pricing page, accessed November 13, 2026