How to Start an LLC in Ohio
Ohio LLC Formation
$99 our flat service fee · $99 Ohio state filing fee · Articles of Organization formation document
Starting an LLC in Ohio means filing the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State and paying the state's $99 filing fee. Once Ohio approves it, your LLC exists as a separate legal entity. Rapid Registered Agent handles that filing for a flat $99, the same price we charge in every state, with no packages and no upsells.
File my Ohio LLC – $99 + $99 state fee
Ohio LLC filing facts
- Formation document: Articles of Organization
- State filing fee: $99, paid to the state
- Filing office: Secretary of State
- Our service fee: $99 flat
- Registered agent: required in Ohio; use ours at $10/month or act as your own
What else Ohio requires
Ohio has no annual report requirement for LLCs.
How to form your Ohio LLC
- Choose and check the name. It must be distinguishable from other Ohio businesses on record and include an LLC designator. We run the check before filing.
- Name a registered agent. Ohio requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state. Add ours for $10/month or name your own.
- File the Articles of Organization. We prepare it, list your registered agent, submit it to the Secretary of State, and pay the $99 fee. If Ohio rejects anything, we fix and refile at no charge.
- Handle the follow-ups. Get a free EIN from the IRS, adopt an operating agreement, open a business bank account, and calendar any initial or annual report.
Ohio registered agent
Every Ohio LLC must keep a registered agent with a Ohio street address who is available during business hours. If you would rather not put your own address on the public record, our Ohio registered agent service is $10 per month, listed on your filing from day one, with same-day scanning of anything the state or a court sends.
Ohio LLC formation FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Ohio?
The Ohio state filing fee is $99, paid to the state. Rapid Registered Agent adds a flat $99 to prepare and file the Articles of Organization. Registered agent service, if you add it, is $10 per month.
What is the Ohio LLC formation document called?
Ohio calls it the Articles of Organization. You file it with the Secretary of State.
Do I need a registered agent for a Ohio LLC?
Yes. Ohio requires every LLC to name and maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Ohio. You can be your own, or use our service for $10 per month.
How long does a Ohio LLC take?
It depends on Ohio's current processing queue and whether the filing goes in online or by mail. We tell you the current turnaround before you order, and your LLC is not formed until Ohio approves the filing.