Ohio is one of the more affordable states to form an LLC. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
The Ohio Secretary of State charges $99 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Ohio does not require an annual report from LLCs. This is one of a handful of states with no recurring state filing obligation for standard LLCs.
Ohio tax note: No annual report, no franchise tax, no recurring fees. One-time $99 filing fee only. Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) applies to businesses with gross receipts over $150,000.
Every Ohio LLC is required to maintain a statutory agent. With our formation package, the first year of statutory agent service is included. After that, ongoing service is $99/year.
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Ohio Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $100. This typically reduces the turnaround from 3-5 business days to Same day.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $99 | One-time, paid to the Ohio Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $0 | Not required in this state |
| Statutory Agent service | $99/year | First year included with formation |
| Expedited processing | $100 | Optional — reduces turnaround to Same day |
If you form through us, your first-year cost is $199 — that covers our formation service, the $99 state fee, first-year statutory agent service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99 (statutory agent service only — no state annual report).
Many LLC formation services charge $199-level fees but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — $199 covers everything you need to get your Ohio LLC filed and operational.