Business Formation in Ohio
LLC & Corporation formation in Ohio.
Ohio formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Ohio
Ohio LLCs file Articles of Organization and designate a statutory agent.
Corporation Formation in Ohio
Ohio corporations file Articles of Incorporation and designate a statutory agent.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Ohio Secretary of State
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $99
- Corporation state filing fee
- $99
- Annual / periodic report
- Ohio does not require an annual report for LLCs or corporations.
- Annual report fee
- No annual report fee
- Registered agent requirement
- A statutory agent with a physical Ohio address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
Maintain a statutory agent; Ohio has no annual report requirement for most entities.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a License to Transact Business in Ohio.
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Ohio Formation
Ready to form your company in Ohio?
Initial formation is $495 plus Ohio state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.