Ohio LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization (Form 610) |
| Filing office | Ohio Secretary of State (filed through Ohio Business Central) |
| State filing fee | $99 |
| Name reservation (optional) | — |
| Annual report | Ohio LLCs don't file annual reports. |
| Also know | No annual report for LLCs. Commercial Activity Tax (CAT): businesses with more than $6 million in Ohio taxable gross receipts owe the CAT (exclusion is $6 million for tax years 2025 and forward); register within 30 days of exceeding the threshold; returns are quarterly; the annual minimum tax no longer applies starting in 2024. |
| State tax registration | Register with the Ohio Department of Taxation: sales and use tax and employer withholding through OH|TAX eServices; Commercial Activity Tax through the Ohio Business Gateway |
| Registered agent | Required: every business entity must appoint and maintain a statutory agent with an Ohio street address (no P.O. box and no private mailbox/CMRA address) |
| Processing time | The state does not publish a processing time. Regular filings are handled in the order received; expedited filings cost extra and come with a guaranteed time. |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $99 | $249 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $99 | $348 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $99 | $748 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- tax.ohio.gov/business/register-for-taxes/business-registration
- www.ohiosos.gov/business/ohio-business-roadmap/frequently-asked-questions
- www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/filing-forms--fee-schedule/
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.