How much does it cost to form an LLC in Ohio?

$99 to file, and $99 across the whole first year once required reports and minimum state taxes are included. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Does Ohio require an annual report for an LLC?

No. Ohio does not require a periodic or annual report for a standard LLC. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

What happens if I file late in Ohio?

Ohio has not published a specific late fee we could verify. Not applicable in year one absent an annual-report requirement. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Ohio · Limited liability company

What an LLC costs in Ohio

$99 in your first year. That's $99 to file with Ohio Secretary of State — and nothing recurring, because this state requires no annual report.

First-year breakdown

State filing fee $99 One-time, paid when you form the LLC
Total, first year $99

Don't file on this alone. We're still verifying figures state by state. Open the source link below and confirm before you pay anything or rely on a deadline.

Verified Checked 10 Sep 2026 Source: codes.ohio.gov All sources

Keeping it alive

Ongoing filings

Ohio requires no annual or periodic report for a standard LLC. Not applicable in year one absent an annual-report requirement.

State tax: Ohio abolished its corporate franchise tax and has no annual franchise/report tax specific to LLCs. Ohio's Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) is a broad gross-receipts tax that can apply above statutory thresholds but is not an LLC-specific minimum. Current thresholds unverified.

What we're less sure about

Caveats on this page

STATUTE-CONFIRMED (10 Sep 2026). Ohio Rev. Code 111.16(F) sets the LLC articles-of-organization fee at ninety-nine dollars. A full section inventory of ORC Chapter 1706 (1706.01-1706.92) contains no annual report requirement for LLCs, unlike Ohio's corporation statutes.
QUIRK: no annual report for Ohio LLCs - well corroborated but not confirmed on the official FAQ page.
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