OH · Incorporation
Form an LLC or corporation in Ohio.
Ohio's modern accounting partner for formation, registered agent, and the books that come next.
At a glance
Ohio formation snapshot
- LLC filing fee
- $99
- Corp filing fee
- $99
- Annual / franchise
- $0 income tax franchise; CAT may apply
- Annual report due
- Varies
- State income tax
- No corporate income tax; CAT; graduated personal
- Typical processing
- 1–2 weeks
Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
Why this state
Why form in Ohio
Ohio supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–2 weeks.
State income tax posture here: No corporate income tax; CAT; graduated personal. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.
If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Ohio, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.
Process
Step-by-step formation in Ohio
- 1Name reservation (when required)
- 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
- 3Registered agent designation
- 4EIN application
- 5Operating agreement or bylaws
- 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
- 7State and local business licenses
- 8First-year compliance calendar
Compliance
Ongoing compliance in Ohio
- Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Ohio. Typical timing: Varies. Typical fee context: $0 income tax franchise; CAT may apply.
- Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Ohio at all times.
- Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.
State-specific notes
- Fees, due dates, and portals in Ohio change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
- Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.
Tax snapshot
Ohio tax at a glance
No corporate income tax; CAT; graduated personal
FAQ
Ohio formation questions
Ready to form in Ohio?
Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.