What an LLC Costs in Ohio
The Ohio LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: By statute, the Secretary of State's fee for filing and recording articles of organization of a limited liability company is ninety-nine dollars. Ohio Rev. Code § 111.16(F)
| LLC filing fee | By statute, the Secretary of State's fee for filing and recording articles of organization of a limited liability company is ninety-nine dollars. Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 111.16(F) |
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| State franchise or minimum tax | Ohio's Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) is an annual tax on the privilege of doing business in Ohio, based on Ohio taxable gross receipts. For tax years 2025 and later, only businesses with more than $6 million a year in Ohio taxable gross receipts must pay it. The rate is .26% (.0026). The Annual Minimum Tax ended starting in 2024. Businesses must register within 30 days of exceeding the threshold. |
Where to get help in Ohio
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FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Ohio?
By statute, the Secretary of State's fee for filing and recording articles of organization of a limited liability company is ninety-nine dollars.
What state taxes does an LLC pay in Ohio?
Ohio's Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) is an annual tax on the privilege of doing business in Ohio, based on Ohio taxable gross receipts. For tax years 2025 and later, only businesses with more than $6 million a year in Ohio taxable gross receipts must pay it. The rate is .26% (.0026). The Annual Minimum Tax ended starting in 2024. Businesses must register within 30 days of exceeding the threshold.
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