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Ohio

Filing Fee

$99

Standard LLC Filing

Processing Time

3-7 business days

Expedited: 24 hours

Annual Fee

$0

Due: N/A

Why Form an LLC in Ohio?

Tax Benefits

Corporate Income Tax: 0% (replaced by CAT)
Sales Tax: 5.75% (state) + local rates

  • Pass-through taxation available
  • No corporate income tax
  • Low maintenance costs

Legal Protection

Protect your personal assets with Ohio's LLC structure

  • Limited personal liability
  • Asset protection
  • Business credibility

Simple Maintenance

Annual Report Due: N/A

  • No annual report
  • Low maintenance costs
  • Simple process

Business Flexibility

  • Choose your management structure
  • Flexible profit distribution
  • Easy ownership transfers
  • Multiple owner types allowed

Business Environment in Ohio

State Overview

Capital: Columbus

Filing Fees:

  • LLC: $99
  • Corporation: $99

Processing Times:

  • Standard: 3-7 business days
  • Expedited: 24 hours

Useful Resources

LLC and Corporation Forms and Fees →Department of Taxation →Licenses and Permits →

Tax Information

Corporate Income Tax: 0% (replaced by CAT)

Sales Tax: 5.75% (state) + local rates

LLC Requirements in Ohio

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Ohio requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Annual Compliance

Annual Report

Not required

Annual Fee

$0 - Due N/A

Formation Timeline

Processing Options

  • Standard Processing: 3-7 business days
  • Expedited Processing: 24 hours

Initial Costs

  • LLC Filing Fee: $99
  • First Year Annual Fee: $0

Contact Information

Get in touch with the Ohio Secretary of State office for business registration assistance

Contact Details

Address Information

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 250, Columbus, OH 43216

Physical Address

Business Services Division, 180 E. Broad St., 16th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Frequently Asked Questions

The initial filing fee for an LLC in Ohio is $99. Additionally, there is an annual fee of $0 due N/A.
Standard processing time in Ohio is 3-7 business days. Expedited processing is available with a turnaround time of 24 hours.
Yes, Ohio requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent who can receive legal documents on behalf of your business.
LLCs in Ohio must pay an annual fee of $0 due on N/A.
In Ohio, the corporate income tax rate is 0% (replaced by CAT), and the sales tax rate is 5.75% (state) + local rates. LLCs can choose to be taxed as pass-through entities or corporations.