Forming in Ohio
No annual report requirement, low cost
Ohio charges a modest one-time filing fee and, notably, requires no periodic report from LLCs at all.
Key Facts
- Processing Time
- 3-7 business days
- LLC Filing Fee
- $99
- Annual Report
- None — Not required
- Best For
- Founders wanting zero ongoing state paperwork
Why founders choose Ohio
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No annual report requirement at all
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Reasonable one-time filing fee
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Major Midwest manufacturing/logistics hub
Worth considering
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Registered agent still required continuously
Launch your company in Ohio
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LLC Formation
Most Popular- Articles of Organization
- Registered Agent (1 Year)
- Operating Agreement
- IRS EIN Tax ID Registration
C-Corp & S-Corp
Corporate Tier- Articles of Incorporation
- Custom Corporate Bylaws
- First Board Meeting Minutes
- Stock Ledger & Certificates
Other Popular States
Wyoming
The most founder-friendly state for non-residents
Colorado
Cheapest annual report in the country
Montana
Very low-cost formation and upkeep
Delaware
The gold standard for startups raising capital
New Mexico
Maximum privacy at the lowest lifetime cost
Florida
The operational base for businesses serving U.S. customers
Texas
Big-market state with no personal income tax
California
Required if you operate in the Golden State
California
Required if you operate in the Golden State
Texas
Big-market state with no personal income tax
Florida
The operational base for businesses serving U.S. customers
New Mexico
Maximum privacy at the lowest lifetime cost
Delaware
The gold standard for startups raising capital
Montana
Very low-cost formation and upkeep
Colorado
Cheapest annual report in the country
Wyoming
The most founder-friendly state for non-residents
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