Ohio LLC cost
Ohio LLC Cost (2026)
Official Ohio LLC Articles of Organization fee ($99), no biennial report for LLCs, and first-year cost estimate.
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Quick cost snapshot
Fees checked: October 27, 2026 (America/New_York).
Formation filing fee
Filing and recording Articles of Organization for an Ohio LLC costs $99.
Source: Ohio Revised Code § 111.16(F); Ohio SOS Business Filing Forms & Fee Schedule (SOS site presented a bot challenge to automated fetch; statute fee confirmed).
Name reservation
Application to reserve a name: $39 (ORC § 111.16(S)(1)).
Annual / biennial report
Ohio LLCs are not required to file a biennial report with the Secretary of State. The $25 biennial report fee in ORC § 111.16(I)(2) applies to other entity types (e.g., certain partnerships / professional associations under the cited sections), not to standard LLC annual upkeep.
You must still keep a current statutory agent on file ($25 to change agent).
Franchise / privilege tax
No SOS flat franchise tax for LLCs comparable to Delaware’s $400. Other Ohio tax filings may apply through the Department of Taxation.
Registered agent
An Ohio statutory agent is required.
Publication requirement
None.
Expedite fees
Confirm current expedite options in the Ohio Business Central portal when filing.
First-year cost estimate
| Approach | Rough first-year total |
|---|---|
| DIY | ~$99 |
| DIY + commercial RA | ~$199–$399 |
| With formation service | $99 + service package |
FAQ
Do Ohio LLCs file annual reports?
No SOS annual or biennial report is required for standard Ohio LLCs. Keep your statutory agent current.
Sources
- Ohio Revised Code § 111.16
- Ohio SOS — Filing forms & fee schedule
- Ohio Revised Code § 1706.16 (Articles of Organization)
Checked October 27, 2026.