The state filing fee to form an LLC in Ohio is $99. That's one of the more affordable states to form an LLC. There's no recurring annual report fee on top of that. Our formation service is $199, which includes the state fee, statutory agent for the first year, operating agreement, and EIN assistance.
Standard processing runs 3-5 business days. If you pay $100 for expedited service, you can usually get to Same day. We file on your behalf and notify you as soon as the Ohio Secretary of State processes the formation.
No. Ohio does not require an annual report for standard LLCs. This is one of a small number of states with this rule. You still have federal tax obligations and must maintain a statutory agent.
Yes. Every LLC registered with the Ohio Secretary of State is required to maintain a statutory agent with a physical Ohio address. This is true from the moment you file your formation documents and remains true for as long as the LLC exists. We provide this service — first year included with formation, $99/year after that.
Yes. You don't have to be an Ohio resident to form an Ohio LLC. You do, however, need a statutory agent with a physical Ohio address — which is included when you form through us.
Ohio doesn't require you to file an operating agreement with the state, but you absolutely should have one. Banks require it to open a business account. Courts rely on it in disputes. Without one, Ohio's default LLC rules apply — which may not match your intentions. Our formation package includes a customizable operating agreement template.
Apply directly on IRS.gov — it's free and takes about 10 minutes. You'll receive your EIN immediately after completing the online application. Never pay a third party for an EIN. Our formation package includes EIN application assistance to walk you through it.
Everything you need to form your Ohio LLC: Articles of Organization preparation and filing, $99 state fee paid to the Ohio Secretary of State, first year of statutory agent service, operating agreement template, EIN application assistance, and an online dashboard for document storage and compliance tracking.
We're here to help. Reach out Monday through Friday and we'll answer any questions about forming an LLC in Ohio or how our services work.