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 $199 fee buys filing only — Articles drafted and submitted. The state's $99 fee, our $99/year statutory agent service, EIN application help, and operating agreement drafting are each separate items.
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 statutory agent service as a separate $99/year subscription, not bundled into formation.
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 we can provide as a separate $99/year service.
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. We offer an operating agreement template as a separate add-on — not included in the $199 formation fee.
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. EIN application help is an optional add-on we offer separately. The IRS itself never charges for an EIN — you can apply at irs.gov for free in about ten minutes.
Our $199 fee pays for one job: preparing your Ohio Articles and filing them. The $99 state fee, $99/yr registered agent service, operating agreement, and EIN application help are not part of that price.
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.