How to Form an LLC in Ohio
Everything you need to form a Limited Liability Company in Ohio (OH). Filing fee: $99 | Processing time: 3-5 business days (online)
Filing Fee
$99
Annual Report
$0 (no annual report required)
Processing Time
3-5 business days (online)
Online Filing
Yes
State Income Tax
0% to 3.5% individual income tax; no corporate income tax (Commercial Activity Tax applies)
Steps to Form an LLC in Ohio
1
Check LLC name availability with the Ohio Secretary of State
2
Appoint a statutory agent in Ohio
3
File Articles of Organization with the Ohio Secretary of State
4
Pay the $99 filing fee
5
Obtain an EIN from the IRS
6
Draft an Operating Agreement
7
Register for the Commercial Activity Tax if applicable
Pros of Forming in Ohio
- ✓No annual report requirement for LLCs
- ✓No traditional corporate income tax
- ✓Low cost of living with multiple major metro areas
Cons of Forming in Ohio
- ✗Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) applies to gross receipts over $150,000
- ✗Economic variability across different regions of the state
- ✗Some local municipal taxes can add up
Best For
Small to mid-sized businesses seeking no annual reporting and no corporate income tax in a major Midwest state.
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