Oregon LLC Annual Report Late Fee: What You Need to Know
Oregon LLCs must file annual reports by the last day of their anniversary month. Missing the deadline triggers penalties and can lead to administrative dissolution. Here's how to stay compliant or fix a late filing.
Oregon LLC annual reports are due Last day of anniversary month — missing the deadline adds a $50 late fee after deadline, plus administrative dissolution after 60 days late fee with a None — penalties apply immediately after the deadline grace period. See details below.
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$50 late fee after deadline, plus administrative dissolution after 60 days
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grace period
None — penalties apply immediately after the deadline
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dissolution timeline
Administrative dissolution occurs approximately 60 days after the filing deadline
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
Stage 1
Immediately after deadline
Your Oregon LLC is considered delinquent and a $50 late fee is assessed in addition to the $100 annual report fee
✓ Fix:Yes — file the overdue annual report and pay the total $150 fee ($100 + $50 late penalty)
Stage 2
30-60 days late
Oregon Secretary of State sends notice of delinquency to your registered address warning of impending administrative dissolution
✓ Fix:Yes — you can still file the annual report and pay the $150 total fee to avoid dissolution
Stage 3
60+ days late
Administrative dissolution occurs, your LLC loses good standing and liability protection may be compromised
✓ Fix:Yes — but you must file for reinstatement in addition to filing the overdue annual report
How to Fix It: Step-by-Step
1
File the overdue annual report
Submit your Oregon LLC Annual Report online through the Secretary of State website at sos.oregon.gov or by mail using the required form
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Pay all required fees
Pay the $100 annual report fee plus $50 late penalty ($150 total) if filing after the deadline but before dissolution
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File for reinstatement if dissolved
If your LLC was administratively dissolved, file Articles of Reinstatement with the Oregon Secretary of State and pay the reinstatement fee
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Verify good standing status
Request a Certificate of Good Standing from the Oregon Secretary of State to confirm your LLC is back in compliance
🚨 Reinstatement After Dissolution
Reinstatement Possible?
Yes
How Long Allowed
Up to 5 years after administrative dissolution
Reinstatement Fee
Contact Oregon Secretary of State for current reinstatement fee
What You Lose During Dissolution
During dissolution, your LLC loses good standing status, liability protection may be compromised, and you cannot conduct business legally in Oregon
Frequently Asked Questions
Oregon charges a $50 late fee in addition to the $100 annual report fee, making the total cost $150 when filing after the deadline. The Oregon Secretary of State's Business Registry Division assesses this penalty for reports filed after the June 30 annual deadline. If your LLC misses this date, you must submit the annual report using Form LLC-12 along with both the base fee and the $50 late penalty to the Secretary of State. This means filing late costs 50% more than timely submission. Beyond the financial penalty, your LLC's administrative status becomes delinquent, potentially affecting your ability to conduct business, obtain licenses, or defend your liability protection in court. To remedy this immediately, gather your current business information and submit the late filing with payment to the Oregon Secretary of State's office online through their business registry portal or by mail. Processing typically takes 5–10 business days.
Yes, Oregon allows LLC reinstatement up to 5 years after administrative dissolution through the Oregon Secretary of State's Business Registry. You must file Articles of Reinstatement (Form LLC-13) with the Secretary of State, along with payment of all overdue annual report fees, penalties, and the $50 reinstatement fee. The deadline to reinstate is five years from the dissolution date; after that, reinstatement becomes unavailable. This process restores your LLC's legal status and good standing, which is critical because a dissolved LLC cannot legally conduct business, execute contracts, or maintain liability protection. The practical implication is that your personal assets remain exposed during the dissolution period, and any business activities are technically unauthorized. File your Articles of Reinstatement immediately through the Oregon Secretary of State's website (sos.oregon.gov) with all back fees to avoid permanent loss of your business entity and restore operational authority.
Yes, late filing directly jeopardizes your LLC's liability protection in Oregon. If you fail to file your annual report by the December 31 deadline with the Oregon Secretary of State, your LLC becomes administratively dissolved after 60 days of delinquency. Once dissolved, you lose your liability shield, meaning you're personally responsible for business debts and lawsuits—defeating the primary reason you formed an LLC.
During dissolution, creditors can pursue your personal assets, and courts may disregard your LLC's separate legal status entirely. The Oregon Secretary of State charges a $50 late fee plus potential reinstatement costs if dissolution occurs.
To restore protection immediately, file Form LLC-20 (Application for Reinstatement) with the Secretary of State's Business Registry office, pay any outstanding fees, and submit your overdue annual report. Act within 90 days of dissolution notice to avoid additional penalties and preserve your liability protection retroactively.
To check your Oregon LLC's current good standing status, visit the Oregon Secretary of State's online business search portal at **sos.oregon.gov/business/search**. This free tool provides real-time information about your LLC's filing status, including whether your annual report is current or overdue.
For official documentation—such as when opening a business bank account or applying for loans—request a **Certificate of Good Standing** directly from the Oregon Secretary of State's Business Registry Division. This certificate costs $15 and typically processes within 2–3 business days.
If your annual report is overdue, you'll see a "delinquent" status, triggering potential penalties. Oregon charges a $50 late fee plus possible reinstatement costs if your LLC is administratively dissolved for non-filing beyond 90 days past the deadline.
**Next step:** Search your LLC name immediately at sos.oregon.gov/business/search. If delinquent, file your overdue annual report through the Oregon Secretary of State website within two weeks to minimize penalties.
No, Oregon's $50 late fee is mandatory and cannot be waived or negotiated under Oregon Revised Statutes § 60.097. The Oregon Secretary of State's Corporation Division enforces this fee uniformly across all LLCs filing annual reports after the June 15 deadline. You must pay both the $50 late fee and the $100 annual report filing fee (totaling $150) when submitting your overdue report to the Secretary of State using Form LLC-12. The practical consequence is that your LLC remains administratively dissolved until both fees are received and processed, which typically takes 5–7 business days. During this dissolution period, your LLC cannot legally conduct business, sign contracts, or access business accounts. The Secretary of State will not consider requests to waive the late fee based on circumstances like illness, mail delays, or accounting errors. To restore your LLC's good standing immediately, file your annual report online at oregonsecretaryofstate.gov with both fees paid.
