Ohio LLC Formation Guide: Ohio Secretary of State Business Services

Ohio LLC Formation Guide: Ohio Secretary of State Business Services
Start an LLC in Ohio for a flat $99 filing fee with zero recurring annual report filing requirements. Learn statutory agent and name reservation rules.

Forming an LLC in Ohio

Ohio is known as one of the most cost-effective states for starting a company: the Articles of Organization (Form 533a) filing fee is $99, and Ohio does not impose recurring annual report requirements for standard LLCs!

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