How to form an LLC in Ohio for $0 service fee.
Ohio state filing fee is $99. Standard processing is 3 to 5 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Ohio Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Ohio Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Ohio.
7th-largest state economy. $99 formation, NO annual report required (one of the simplest). Intel building $20B chip fab outside Columbus is reshaping the state. State income tax up to 3.5%.
Where Ohio businesses are based.
You can form your Ohio LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Ohio formation rules at a glance.
- $99 filing fee, No annual report required for LLCs
- Processing: 3 to 5 business days ($100 expedited)
- Filed with the Ohio Secretary of State in Columbus
- Top industries: Manufacturing, Healthcare (Cleveland Clinic), Tech (growing in Columbus)
Our take Strong choice for Ohio operators. No annual report reduces ongoing burden meaningfully. Intel investment reshaping Columbus area.
Business Services Division processes LLC formations from Columbus. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: No annual report required for LLCs.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Ohio, in four steps.
Ohio vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Ohio compares.
Ohio business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Ohio-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Ohio-specific LLC questions.
No annual report, really?
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What is an Ohio Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Ohio LLC?
Start your Ohio LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Ohio Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Ohio Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Ohio.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.