The Limited Liability Company, or LLC, is a legal business structure that seeks to combine advantages from across several other traditional business forms. A LLC has the advantages of a corporation's limited liability, but avoids double taxation like a partnership or sole proprietorship. Also like corporations, LLC's may have as many shareholders, or members, as it likes. Unlike a corporation however, the death or bankruptcy of one of the members will dissolve the LLC. Business forms with limited liability have existed for hundreds of years, but the modern LLC became more popular in Oregon since the legislature enacted laws authorizing its creation.

Can My Business Be Formed as an LLC?

Oregon allows a company to incorporate using the business form it chooses. To start as an LLC, a company just files the necessary form with the Secretary of State. Fees are frequently charged for opening LLC's, however, and Oregon law determines the costs for creating LLC's. You should consider these laws when deciding whether to organize your business as an LLC. Finding the right business structure for your company might take some effort, but it will ultimately make your business more profitable.

Can I Change the Form of My Business to an LLC?

A business in Troutdale may change its form under specific conditions. Whether or not a business is eligible for conversion to a LLC is a determination made by applicable Oregon laws.

How Can an Attorney Help?

Whether it would be advantageous for your business to form or convert to a LLC is a difficult decision. An attorney practicing business law in Oregon can give you valuable advice.