Ohio LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Ohio in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Ohio LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | $99 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| Ohio Annual Report / Renewal | $0 | cite |
| Commercial Activity Tax registration (if gross receipts >$150K) | $0 | cite |
| Year-1 Total (Articles + RA) | $224 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Ohio does not require annual reports or franchise taxes for LLCs, but you must maintain good standing with your registered agent and file applicable state tax returns such as the Commercial Activity Tax if your annual gross receipts exceed $150,000.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/starting-a-business/
- https://tax.ohio.gov/business/ohio-business-taxes/commercial-activity-tax
- https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online
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