Data status: Estimated from desk research · Last reviewed 2025-01-15
Ohio LLC fees & ongoing costs
Figures below are modeled from our dataset. Informational only. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Fees and rules change; confirm with official agencies.
- Formation filing (dataset)
- $99
- Confirm on the official filing office site.
- Periodic report (SOS-style)
- Annual / periodic report (SOS)
- Franchise / privilege tax (modeled)
- $0–$400 / yr (band)
- CAT may apply above thresholds—fact-specific.
- Publication / notice
- Not flagged as a publication state in our dataset
- Registered agent
- Usually required — ~$129/yr commercial assumption
- Expedited filing
- ~$50 (estimate)
Baseline first-year (modeled)
$228
Self-file, registered agent on, no expedite—same as featured cards. Open the calculator to change assumptions.
Baseline annual recurring (modeled)
$329
Includes annualized biennial fees and midpoint taxes when modeled.
Official source
Confirm fees, forms, and due dates on the state site before filing: Ohio business filings.
Notes
Ohio uses a commercial activity tax framework for many businesses—separate from SOS filing.
FAQ
What is the LLC filing fee in Ohio?+
The dataset shows $99 for the formation filing—confirm the current schedule on the official site before you pay.
What recurring filings does Ohio require?+
We do not model a standard SOS periodic report fee for many LLCs here—check whether your entity type still has other filings.
Can I rely on these totals?+
Informational only. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Fees and rules change; confirm with official agencies. Use this page to plan questions, not as a filing checklist.