Register your out-of-state business to do business in Oregon.

Foreign qualification is what Oregon requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in Oregon. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $275 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in Oregon

Oregon requires foreign qualification when an out-of-state entity is doing business in the state. Triggers include:

• Physical office or storefront in Oregon.
• Employees working in Oregon.
• Real property ownership in Oregon.
• Holding a bank account or credit line for Oregon-located operations.
• Recurring contracts or sales with Oregon customers.
• Licenses or permits requiring entity registration.