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How much does an LLC cost in Ohio? (2026)
Forming an LLC in Ohio costs $99 in state filing fees. Year one comes to $99 and 5 years to $99, below the median state ($335). Ohio has no paid recurring report and no minimum state tax on the official pages we read, so the state charges nothing each year after formation.
Ohio LLC, 5 years
State fees, acting as your own registered agent
Year 1
Assumes the recurring report is first due in year 2 and the minimum state tax every year from year 1. Income-based taxes and county or newspaper costs are not included.
Fees and official sources
| Fee | Amount | How often | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation filing | $99 | once | official page |
| Recurring report | $0 | no recurring report | official page |
| Minimum state tax | $0 | none found on official pages | being checked |
Adding a registered agent
You can be your own registered agent if you have a street address in Ohio and are there in business hours. With the lowest standalone price on our list, Harbor Compliance (registered agent) at $99 a year, the 5-year cost becomes $594. Compare registered agent prices.
What to know before you file in Ohio
- Ohio LLCs file no annual report, but they must keep a statutory agent with an Ohio street address; private mailbox services are not allowed. The first appointment is free.
- Appointing a new statutory agent later, or changing the agent's address, costs $25 (Form 521).
Ohio compared with nearby states
Ohio is the cheapest of this group: Kentucky costs $876 more. The state where you form is usually the state where the LLC does business; forming elsewhere can mean registering in both.
| State | To file | Year 1 | Average per year after | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $99 | $99 | $0 | $99 |
| Indiana | $75 | $75 | $15.50 | $137 |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | $125 | $7 | $153 |
| Kentucky | $40 | $215 | $190 | $975 |
Questions
- How much does it cost to start an LLC in Ohio?
- The state filing fee is $99. Counting the recurring report and minimum state tax, year one costs $99 in state fees if you act as your own registered agent.
- How much does an LLC cost per year in Ohio?
- Nothing at the state level: Ohio has no paid recurring report and no minimum state tax on the official pages we read.
- Is Ohio a cheap state for an LLC?
- Over 5 years Ohio costs $99 in state fees, which ranks 5 of 49 jurisdictions we have confirmed, cheapest first. The median is $335.
Sources, read verified 2026-11-15: lsc.ohio.gov/assets/organizations/legislative-service-commission/files · ohiosos.gov/business/ohio-business-roadmap/frequently-asked-questions · ohiosos.gov/assets/521.pdf