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Written for Oregon small business owners, not lawyers. Updated regularly.
Foundation
An LLC, Limited Liability Company, is a business structure that separates your personal assets from your business liabilities. If your business gets sued, owes money, or faces a judgment, your personal savings, home, and property generally aren't on the table. Here's what that means in practice, and how to know if an LLC makes sense for your situation.
Comparison
Many Oregon small business owners start as sole proprietors without realizing it. Here's what separates the two structures, liability, taxes, credibility, and cost.
Compliance
Every Oregon LLC must file an Annual Report each year to stay in good standing. Missing it puts your liability protection at risk. Here's what you need to know.
Licenses
Forming an Oregon LLC doesn't automatically satisfy local business license requirements. Requirements vary widely by city and county, here's how to find out what applies to you.
Foundation
Every Oregon LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical address available during business hours. Here's what they do, what happens if yours is unreliable, and your options.
Structure
Most single-member LLC owners never think about this choice. But if you ever bring in a partner, investor, or minority owner, it matters a lot. Here's what the difference actually means.
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