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What Wayfinder does

The paperwork side
of running an Oregon LLC.
Handled.

Wayfinder is not a law firm. We're a Lake Oswego-based business support service that handles the administrative and compliance work Oregon LLCs need: single and multi-member LLC formation, registered agent, annual filings, S-corp elections, business names, and more. Flat fees. Real people. Oregon-specific.

Oregon-specific, not a national template service
Human-staffed: calls returned same or next business day
Flat fees, no billing surprises
Lake Oswego, OR

Formation, compliance, and everything in between

Each service can be used standalone or combined. Most clients start with LLC formation and continue with annual compliance.

Formation
Oregon LLC Formation
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with the Oregon Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, draft a single-member operating agreement, and research local business license requirements. Your LLC is ready to operate, legally, completely, without the guesswork.
One-time EIN included Operating agreement included + 1yr RA or full compliance
$650
one-time
+ $100 SOS fee
+ ongoing plan
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Ongoing: Required by Oregon law
Registered Agent Service
Every Oregon LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical Oregon address to receive legal and government correspondence. Wayfinder's address goes on the public SOS record, not yours. We receive, log, and forward everything promptly, with priority handling for service of process.
$100/year Required by law Privacy protection Works with any Oregon LLC
$100
per year
standalone
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Ongoing: Required annually
Annual Report Filing
Oregon requires every active LLC to file an Annual Report each year to maintain good standing. Miss it and your LLC faces late fees, delinquency status, and eventual dissolution. Wayfinder tracks your deadline and files before it, every year, automatically. The Annual Compliance package includes Registered Agent service.
$200/year bundle RA included Auto-filed annually + $100 SOS fee/yr
$200
per year
includes RA
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Local compliance: City & county
Business License Research & Filing
Forming an LLC with the state doesn't satisfy local jurisdiction business license requirements, cities and counties set those separately, and they're distinct from state professional or trade licenses. Wayfinder researches whether your city and county require a license for your business type, then handles the application if needed. Research is included with LLC formation ($0 extra); standalone research is $75 flat. Application filing is billed at $100/hr with an estimate provided before work begins.
Included with formation $100/hr for filing Oregon cities & counties
$25
per 15 min
filing work
(research free)
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State filing: Standalone or add-on
Assumed Business Name Registration
If your Oregon LLC or sole proprietorship operates under a public-facing name that differs from its legal name, that name must be registered with the Oregon SOS. Wayfinder checks availability and files the registration, whether you're pairing it with LLC formation, adding it to an existing entity, or registering a DBA as a sole proprietor. Registrations renew every two years.
$75 one-time + $50 SOS fee Add-on or standalone Renews every 2 years
$75
one-time
+ $50 SOS fee
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Formation: Two or more owners
Multi-Member LLC Formation
Forming an LLC with two or more owners follows the same state filing process as a single-member LLC. The key difference is the operating agreement, which must define each member's ownership percentage, voting rights, profit distribution, and exit terms. Wayfinder handles the Oregon SOS filing and coordinates your operating agreement with a qualified Oregon business attorney. The attorney fee is separate; Wayfinder coordinates the engagement.
$800 one-time + $100 SOS fee Attorney coordination included + ongoing plan
$800
one-time
+ $100 SOS fee
+ ongoing plan
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Tax election: Add-on, CPA coordination required
S-Corporation Election (IRS Form 2553)
An S-corp election changes how your LLC is taxed, not what it is legally. At sufficient income levels, it can reduce self-employment tax by allowing owners to split income between a reasonable salary and profit distributions. Wayfinder prepares and files IRS Form 2553 once you confirm in writing that you have reviewed the election with a licensed CPA or tax advisor. Wayfinder will not file without CPA confirmation. Timing matters; your CPA will advise on the right window.
$350 flat fee CPA sign-off required New or existing LLC Standalone or add-on
$350
flat fee
CPA confirmation
required
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Available alongside any applicable filing

These services enhance or accelerate your existing filings, they're not standalone products.

$75
add-on fee
Speed add-on
In-Person SOS Filing, Salem
Wayfinder hand-delivers your filing to the Oregon Secretary of State office in Salem. Filed in person, it processes the same business day, no online queue, no multi-day wait. Available for any SOS filing. New LLC formations typically process in 2–3 business days online, but same-day certainty is available if your timing is tight.
Applies to
  • Annual Report filing
  • Registered Agent change
  • Assumed Business Name registration
  • LLC amendments (name, address, members)
  • New LLC formation (already fast online)
Included
with any active service
Included
Renewal Reminders & Deadline Tracking
Every active Wayfinder service comes with deadline tracking at no extra charge. Annual Report deadlines, Assumed Business Name renewals, and business license renewal dates are all monitored. You'll hear from us before anything is due, not after.
What gets tracked
  • Oregon Annual Report due date
  • Assumed Business Name 2-year renewal
  • Business license renewal dates (when applicable)
  • Registered Agent renewal reminder

In-person SOS filing

Filed in Salem. Processed same day.

Most Oregon SOS filings submitted online are processed within a few business days. For clients who can't afford to wait, a lease contingency, a financing deadline, an urgent business name dispute, or any other time-sensitive situation. Wayfinder can hand-deliver your filing to the Secretary of State's office in Salem.

In-person filings are reviewed and processed the same business day they're submitted, before you leave the building. You get confirmation faster, with none of the uncertainty of the online queue.

Wayfinder handles the trip, you don't need to go anywhere. File the intake form, we prepare your documents, drive to Salem, and deliver your SOS confirmation to your portal the same day.

Which filings qualify
  • AvailableAnnual Report filing
  • AvailableRegistered Agent change
  • AvailableAssumed Business Name registration or renewal
  • AvailableLLC name change (Amendment)
  • AvailablePrincipal address change (Amendment)
  • AvailableMember/manager change (Amendment)
  • Rarely neededNew LLC formation, online processing typically takes 2–3 business days, but same-day in-person filing is available if your deadline requires it (+$75)
$75
In-person filing add-on
Per filing trip to the Salem SOS office. Any applicable SOS filing fees are separate and paid to the state. Wayfinder's $75 covers preparation, travel, and same-day delivery to the SOS window.
How it works: Step 1
You request the add-on
When submitting your service intake form, note that you'd like in-person filing. Or call us directly: 503-726-0370, and we'll get it scheduled.
How it works: Step 2
We prepare your documents
Wayfinder prepares the filing the same day or by the next business morning, depending on when we receive your information. We confirm before driving.
How it works: Step 3
Filed in Salem, confirmed to your portal
A Wayfinder team member drives to the Oregon Secretary of State office at 255 Capitol St NE, Salem. The filing is presented at the public counter, processed the same day, and confirmation is delivered to your Wayfinder portal.

Clear pricing, no surprises

Wayfinder fees are listed here. Oregon SOS state fees are separate and paid directly to the state.

Service Wayfinder fee
LLC Formation (with ongoing RA)
Includes Articles of Organization, EIN, operating agreement, 1yr RA, license check. + $100 SOS fee.
$650 one-time
then $100/yr RA or $200/yr compliance
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LLC Formation (no ongoing services)
Same as above but without continued Wayfinder services. + $100 SOS fee.
$850 one-time
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Registered Agent Service
Oregon address, service of process handling, document forwarding, portal access. Any Oregon LLC.
$100 /year
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Annual Compliance Package
Annual Report filing + Registered Agent. Auto-filed every year. + ~$100 SOS filing fee/yr.
$200 /year
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Business License Research & Filing
Local jurisdiction only (city & county). Research included with formation, $75 standalone flat fee. Filing: $100/hr.
$75 standalone
or free w/ formation
+ $100/hr filing
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Assumed Business Name Registration
Trade name / DBA registration with Oregon SOS. + $50 SOS fee. Renews every 2 years.
$75 one-time
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Multi-Member LLC Formation
Articles of Organization, EIN, attorney-coordinated operating agreement, 1yr RA, license check. + $100 SOS fee.
$800 one-time
then $100/yr RA or $200/yr compliance
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S-Corporation Election (IRS Form 2553)
CPA confirmation required before filing. Available at formation or for any existing Oregon LLC. Timing per CPA guidance.
$350 flat fee
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In-Person SOS Filing, Salem Add-on
Same-day SOS processing. Available for all filings. RA changes, Annual Reports, amendments, assumed business names, and new LLC formations when timing requires it.
+$75 per trip
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What Wayfinder is, and isn't
Wayfinder is a business support service, not a law firm. We don't provide legal advice, draft contracts, represent you in disputes, or advise on tax strategy. We handle the administrative and compliance side, the paperwork, the filings, the deadlines. For anything that requires legal counsel, a CPA, or industry-specific expertise, we'll tell you clearly and refer you to Oregon professionals we trust. If you're unsure whether your situation is in our lane, call us, we'll be straight with you. 503-726-0370

Not sure where to start?

Just call. We'll figure it out together.

Most people starting a business need two or three of these services. We'll tell you what applies to your situation, honestly, without upselling what you don't need.

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