Starter
$129+ state fee
For founders who want a clean US LLC filed without extras.
- US LLC filing (state fee separate)
- No EIN included — self-file with the IRS, or add for $49
- Guided founder intake
- Order tracking
- Document checklist
Ohio LLC formation
Form an LLC in Ohio.
Ohio asks $99 once and nothing thereafter — there is no LLC annual report and no annual fee. That combination is rare, and it makes Ohio one of the cheapest states in the country to keep an entity alive over a decade.
No charge until secure checkout. State fees shown before payment.
$99
State filing fee
Form 610, one-time
$0/yr
Annual report
Ohio requires none from LLCs
3–7 days
Processing time
Business days, regular service
Why founders choose Ohio
What a Ohio LLC gives you.
1
No annual report and no annual fee
Ohio requires neither an annual report nor a statement of continued existence from an LLC. Over ten years that is $0 in state maintenance against $600 in Wyoming, $2,000 in North Carolina and $8,000 in California. For a long-held entity the difference compounds.
2
Under $100 to start
At $99 the Articles of Organization fee is among the lowest in the country, and unlike Arizona there is no publication requirement waiting behind it. What you see on the fee schedule is what you pay.
3
Real expedite tiers if you need them
Ohio publishes a proper ladder: $100 for two business days, $200 for one, and $300 for four-hour service if you can present in person before 1pm. Most states offer one expensive tier or none — being able to choose is genuinely useful.
Worth knowing before you choose
Regular processing is 3 to 7 business days, not the one to two most formation sites advertise; the faster turnarounds are the paid tiers. Ohio's zero-maintenance reputation also has one string attached — the statutory agent must be kept current, and a change has to be filed within 30 days or the business can be cancelled. No annual report does not mean no obligations, only fewer of them.
Pricing
Packages for your Ohio LLC.
One-time service fee. The Ohio state filing fee is separate and shown at checkout.
Most popular
Growth
$249+ state fee
Most popular for founders who need everything to run correctly from day one.
- Everything in Starter
- EIN included — unlocks Stripe & US banking
- Registered Agent (1 year)
- Operating Agreement template
- Wyoming or Delaware recommended
Complete
$499+ state fee
For founders who want full setup, compliance monitoring, and priority support.
- Everything in Growth
- Annual compliance monitoring
- Compliance task reminders
- Priority founder support
- Business banking guidance
FAQ
Questions about Ohio LLCs.
Specific answers for forming and running an LLC in Ohio.
View full pricing →Does Ohio really require nothing each year?
For LLCs, correct — no annual report, no statement of continued existence, no annual fee to the state. You still pay a Registered Agent and you still have federal obligations, but the Ohio line item is genuinely zero.
How fast can I get an Ohio LLC?
Regular service is 3 to 7 business days. Ohio then sells 2-day service at $100, 1-day at $200, and 4-hour service at $300 for walk-ins before 1pm. We quote the regular range because that is what you get without paying extra.
What is the catch with a state this cheap?
Mainly that Ohio offers none of the owner-privacy protections Wyoming and Nevada are known for, and it has no particular standing with US investors the way Delaware does. It is inexpensive and unremarkable, which for a holding entity is exactly right and for a venture-track startup is not.
Do I need to live in Ohio to form an LLC there?
No. Ohio has no residency or citizenship requirement for LLC members. You need a statutory agent with a physical Ohio address, which RazorFile provides — and keeping that agent current is the one ongoing duty Ohio does impose.
Do I need to understand US legal paperwork?
No. RazorFile keeps the process plain-language and organised so you know what is needed, what is paid, and what happens next at every stage of your order.
What is a Registered Agent and do I need one?
A Registered Agent is required for every US LLC, regardless of where you live. They receive official government and legal correspondence on your company's behalf at a physical address in your formation state. RazorFile provides this service.
Ready to form your Ohio LLC?
Start with a simple package, add only what you need, and complete checkout in one guided flow. No charge until you confirm payment.