Effective January 1, 2012 there are several changes to Oregon Business Registry filing procedures:
ABN Names and Reactivation: You are now able to change the name and keep the same registration number. Also you are allowed to reactivate a canceled administrative filing within 5 years.
Information Statement: You can now file an Information Statement during the first year by using the Amendment to the Annual Report Form.
Reinstatement Waiver: You can apply for a waiver of the 5 year reinstatement limit along with the appropriate fees and evidence of continued operation.
Foreign Certificate vs Number: If a free state registry database exists that reflects the official status of an entity, the OR Business Registry office will accept the state file number, verify the information and NOT require a certificate of existence when applying for authority to transact business in Oregon as a foreign entity.
Conversions: Foreign entities can now “convert in” and retain the same entity type. In addition, an entity wishing to “convert out” and not retain authority to transact business in OR will no longer have to file an application for authority.
Oregon – Changes to Oregon Business Registry filing procedures