Ohio Business Registration Fee Calculator
Forming an LLC in Ohio costs $99 to file, with no recurring state report fee after that. Incorporating costs $99 up front and about $0 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.
Your business
- Annual reportOhio has NO annual report for LLCs or corporations — file once and you're done$0.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$99.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- Ohio is one of only a few states with zero recurring Secretary of State fees.
What determines business cost in Ohio?
- Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
- Formation filing fee ($99 LLC / $99 corp)
- Annual/biennial report fees
- Franchise or privilege taxes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Ohio?
The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $99. That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.
What does an LLC cost per year in Ohio?
Nothing in recurring state fees — Ohio ohio has NO annual report for LLCs or corporations — file once and you're done. You'll still owe applicable taxes on income.
How much does it cost to incorporate in Ohio?
Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $99 (Covers up to 990 authorized shares; graduated fees above that), then about $0 per year in report fees.
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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.