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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Ohio? (2026 Startup and Annual Costs)
Last verified 2026-06-28 · every figure is sourced below
Forming an LLC in Ohio costs $99 upfront to file with the Secretary of State. Ongoing, Ohio has no recurring state LLC fees — about $0/year.
First-year total: about $99.
| Item | Cost | Official form | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $99.00 | Articles of Organization (Form 610) | official source |
| Name reservation (optional) | $39.00 | Name Reservation/Transfer/Cancellation (Form 534B) | official source |
| Total upfront cost | $99.00 sum of filing_fee |
— | calculated |
| Annual report fee | Ohio does not require LLCs to file a recurring state report | — | — |
| State entity / franchise tax (per year) | $0.00 No LLC franchise tax or annual report; Ohio CAT applies only above $3M gross receipts, so $0 for typical small LLCs |
— | official source · Ohio Commercial Activity Tax |
| Total per year | $0.00 sum of annual_report_fee + state_annual_tax_min (excludes unavailable: annual_report_fee) |
— | calculated |
| First-year total (upfront + first year) | $99.00 | — | calculated |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Ohio?
About $99 upfront to file the Articles of Organization with the Ohio Secretary of State.
What are the annual costs of a Ohio LLC?
Ohio has no recurring state LLC fees — about $0 per year.
What is the total first-year cost of a Ohio LLC?
About $99 — the upfront filing cost plus the first year of recurring costs.