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How to form an LLC in Ohio
$99 to file, and no annual report with the Secretary of State.
Ohio LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization — Domestic LLC (Form 610) |
|---|---|
| State filing fee | $99 |
| Processing time | The Secretary of State doesn’t publish a fixed processing time. Confirm current timing on the SOS site. |
| Statutory agent | Ohio calls it a statutory agent. The agent needs an Ohio street address. P.O. boxes and commercial mail-receiving (CMRA) addresses aren’t allowed. You can be your own agent if you have an Ohio address, and the agent must sign the acceptance. |
| Annual report | None required by the Ohio Secretary of State. Keep your statutory agent information current, and check state and local tax registrations separately. |
| Official filing site | Ohio Secretary of State — Business filings |
Filing online vs. by mail
File online through Ohio Business Central or by mail with Form 610. The form includes the original appointment of your statutory agent, and the agent must sign to accept.
Statutory agent
Ohio calls it a statutory agent. The agent needs an Ohio street address. P.O. boxes and commercial mail-receiving (CMRA) addresses aren’t allowed. You can be your own agent if you have an Ohio address, and the agent must sign the acceptance.
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After you form: ongoing requirements
- Annual report: None required by the Ohio Secretary of State. Keep your statutory agent information current, and check state and local tax registrations separately.
Common Ohio gotchas
- A missing or unsigned statutory agent acceptance is a common reason filings get rejected.
- Mail-drop and virtual mailbox addresses can’t be used as the agent address.
Do it yourself in Ohio
- Check your name in the state’s business search and make sure it includes “LLC” or “L.L.C.”
- Choose your statutory agent using the rules above.
- File the Articles of Organization — Domestic LLC (Form 610) at Ohio Secretary of State — Business filings and pay $99.
- Get a free EIN from the IRS. See our EIN guide.
- Calendar your ongoing filings so you don’t pay late fees.
Need the general walkthrough? Read how to form an LLC, step by step.
Sources
Fees and rules below come from official Ohio government sources, checked October 2026. Fees change, so always confirm on the state’s site before you pay.
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Last updated October 2026. General information only, not legal or tax advice.