You must file an Amendment to your Articles of Organization with the Oregon Secretary of State if you already have an LLC in Oregon and wish to add a DBA. Online or mail-in filing is an option. An amendment must be filed for $50. Should I Register a DBA in Oregon?
A DBA must be filed if you are a lone proprietor or a partnership conducting business in Oregon under a name other than your legal name. You do not have to file a DBA if you are an LLC or corporation conducting business under a name other than your legal name.
It is not necessary to register a sole proprietorship with the state of Oregon. However, you must file a DBA if you are conducting business under a name that is distinct from your legal name.
An individual who owns and manages a business is known as a sole proprietor. A DBA is a name used by a company that isn’t the same as its legal name. In other words, a DBA is a name that a business employs, but a single proprietor is a form of corporate structure.
Yes, limited liability companies (LLCs) are permitted to operate in Oregon using a DBA or assumed business name. By submitting a paperwork to the Oregon Secretary of State and paying the necessary fee, an LLC may operate under a different name. This preserves the LLC’s legal organization and liability protections while enabling it to operate under a more marketable brand.