2026 Ohio fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Ohio?
Every Ohio LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the no annual report required, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Ohio costs $99 in one-time state filing fees. Ohio charges no annual report fee, so there is no recurring state cost. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $248, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$99
No annual report required
None
Processing time
3-7 business days
Ohio LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $99 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$100 | One time, 2 business days |
| No annual report required | None | Not required |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $248 | All in |
No annual report. CAT tax exempts LLCs under $3M Ohio gross receipts. Personal income tax up to 3.5% on pass-through income for Ohio residents.
What founders in Ohio overpay for
- Ohio has a Commercial Activity Tax registration threshold at $150K — you must register with the Department of Taxation even if you owe $0.
- Some municipalities (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati) levy their own income taxes on top of state, adding 2-3%.
- Late filing penalties. N/A
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax. Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) applies to LLCs with over $3 million in Ohio gross receipts.
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Start your Ohio LLC for $248
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
Registered agent included Filed within one business day