How Much Does an LLC Cost in Ohio? (2026 Fees)
Forming an LLC in Ohio costs $99 in state filing fees. No annual report and no yearly state LLC fee. Your first-year total to the state is $99, plus a registered agent if you don't use your own Ohio address.
Last verified November 7, 2026 against official Ohio sources.
Ohio LLC fees
| Fee | Amount | When | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form 610) | $99 | Once, to form the LLC | Yes |
| Statutory agent | $0 if you use your own in-state address; a service usually costs $100–$300 a year | Every year | Yes |
| Name reservation (Form 534B) | $39 | Optional, holds the name 180 days | No |
| Trade name registration (Form 534A) | $39 | Only if you trade under a different name | No |
| First year (state fees) | $99 | ||
| Every year after | $0 | ||
File it yourself
Pay only the state fee and file directly with the Ohio Secretary of State. Best if you're comfortable with forms and will track your own yearly filings.
File with the Ohio Secretary of StateBefore you pay $99, make sure the name is free
Ohio rejects a filing if the name is already taken, and a name you can't get as a .com or on Instagram is hard to build on. Check both first. Search the Ohio register, then check the domain and handles here:
Is your business name free online?
After you form your LLC
- Find your domain
Get the matching domain
Customers search for you online before they buy. Lock in the .com while it's free.
- Start your store
Start selling online
Open a store under your new business name and take your first order.
- Get your email
Get a business email
Send from you@yourbusiness.com instead of a Gmail address — customers and banks take it more seriously.
- Build your site
Put up a website
A simple site makes your new business look real to customers and banks.
Ohio LLC cost questions
Does Ohio have an annual LLC fee?
No. Ohio is one of the few states with no annual report and no yearly state fee for LLCs. After the $99 filing fee, the state charges nothing to keep the LLC active — though Ohio businesses may still owe the Commercial Activity Tax once revenue passes its threshold.
What is a statutory agent in Ohio?
Ohio's name for a registered agent: a person or company with an Ohio address who accepts legal papers for the LLC. You can be your own if you live in Ohio, or pay a service.
Do I need a registered agent in Ohio?
Yes. Every Ohio LLC needs a registered agent with a physical Ohio address to receive legal papers. You can be your own agent for free if you have one, or pay a service — usually $100–$300 a year.
Can I form a Ohio LLC myself?
Yes. You can file directly with the Ohio Secretary of State and pay only the state fee. A formation service files for you and usually adds a registered agent and reminders for yearly filings — useful if you'd rather not handle the paperwork.
Should I check my LLC name before I pay the filing fee?
Yes. If the name is already taken in Ohio, the state rejects the filing. Search the state register first, and check the .com and social handles too, so you don't form an LLC under a name you can't use online.
Sources
Fees change. Always confirm the amount on the official page before you file. Comparing states? See LLC costs in every state we cover.
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