INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)

Use this form to formally establish a limited liability company in the state of Oregon. Make sure you consult with an attorney before completing this form.

“Articles of Organization (Limited Liability Company) Step 1”

List the name of the proposed limited liability company in Article 1. Make sure the name contains one of the following terms: limited liability company or L.L.C. (with or without periods).

“Articles of Organization (Limited Liability Company) Step 2”

Check the appropriate box in Article 2. If you specify a dissolution date and check the first box, provide a specific date on the line provided.

“Articles of Organization (Limited Liability Company) Step 3”

List the name of the registered agent and the street address of the registered agent in Articles 3 and 4. In Article 5, list an address where the Secretary of State can send notices.

“Articles of Organization (Limited Liability Company) Step 4”

List the name and address of each person forming the limited liability company in Article 6. If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet.

“Articles of Organization (Limited Liability Company) Step 5”

Indicate the management structure in Article 7 by checking the appropriate box. Check the first box if member-managed; check the second box if manager-managed.

“Articles of Organization (Limited Liability Company) Step 6”

If you’re forming a limited liability company that offers professional service, state the specific type of service in Article 8. If there are any other provisions, check the box in Article 9 and provide separate sheets. If any of the members, managers, employees, or agents are responsible for certain expenses under ORS 63.160, check the second box in Article 9.

“Articles of Organization (Limited Liability Company) Step 7”

List the name and street address for both the owners and the managers in Articles 10 and 11. If the members are the managers as well, do not repeat the names and addresses.

“Articles of Organization (Limited Liability Company) Step 8”

The organizers need to provide their signatures in Article 12. Make sure to provide a contact name and telephone number for correspondence in the future.

“Articles of Organization (Limited Liability Company) Step 9”

The filing fee for this form is $100, and there is a $5 charge for each confirmation copy. Make the check payable to Corporation Division, and send the completed forms to the address at the top of this form.