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Ohio: the three state filings for an LLC (2026)
Filing a Ohio LLC costs $99 (Articles of Organization (610), Ohio Secretary of State). The periodic report is not required and changing the registered agent is $25. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files all three.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
The Ohio filings
| Filing | Form or document | State fee | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | Articles of Organization (610) | $99 | Once, to create the LLC |
| Report | None | No report | Not required |
| Change of agent | Agent change form | $25 | When you switch agents |
Mainstay Filing
Our rating: 4.9 out of 5
$199 / year, same at renewal
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
Questions
How much is the Ohio LLC filing fee?
$99 to file the Articles of Organization (610) with the Ohio Secretary of State.
What does the Ohio LLC report cost?
Ohio has no periodic LLC report with the state.
What does it cost to change a registered agent in Ohio?
The state charges $25 to file the change.
Is the Ohio fee high or low?
$99 ranks number 16 from the cheapest of 50 (the national median is $100).
Sources
- Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.16 (Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act — articles of organization); fee set by ORC § 111.16(F) (multira state research spine): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.16, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-111.16, checked October 1, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.ohiosos.gov/business/ohio-business-roadmap/frequently-asked-questions, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.ohiosos.gov/business/ohio-business-roadmap/keeping-your-business-up-to-date, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-1706, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio registered agent statute (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.09, checked October 20, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State: www.ohiosos.gov/, checked October 20, 2026