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LLC cost guide · Ohio

Ohio LLC Costs (2026): Official Fees and the 2 Best LLC Services

For forming an LLC in Ohio (2026), the order we'd use is OH Registered Agent.org ($199) and Mainstay Filing ($199). Ohio charges $99 to form and asks for no yearly report; on our three-year measure it ranks 9th of 50.
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Ohio: the figures

of 50 on three-year state fees

1st = least expensive. Compare states

State filing fee

$99

codes.ohio.gov, checked October 2026

Yearly report

None

Not required here

Three-year state fees

$99

Formation, then two years of reports

Ohio: our picks

Scored on five weighted criteria (methodology). Biggest weights: three-year service fees and filings covered.

First pick

1. OH Registered Agent.org: best for a low-cost start

$199 plus fees, then $99 yearly

We'd start with OH Registered Agent.org: formation at $199 over the state fee and the agent at $99 from year two.

On service fees over three years it undercuts Mainstay Filing, and that criterion weighs 35%.

What you pay for

  • LLC filing with the state
  • First year of agent service

For

  • $199 plus the state fee
  • Year one of agent service in the price
  • $99 yearly from year two

Against

  • EIN application not included ($99)
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Most covered

2. Mainstay Filing: best for formation plus the agent

Annual price $199, renewal price $199, state fee extra

Mainstay Filing is our second choice: a flat $199 covers the filing and a year of statutory agent service plus the EIN application.

Its three-year service fees are $200 above OH Registered Agent.org, and service fees carry 35% of our score.

What you pay for

  • Formation prepared and filed
  • Statutory agent, all year
  • EIN application
  • State fee passed through at cost

For

  • Renewal stays at $199
  • EIN application at no extra charge
  • $199 a year covers formation and agent

Against

  • Higher yearly cost than OH Registered Agent.org (by $100)
  • Bundle value is lower here
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Ohio picks compared

#ServiceYear oneFrom year twoThree-year service fees
1 OH Registered Agent.org $199$99/yr$397
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2 Mainstay Filing $199$199/yr$597
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Prices as published by each company on November 12, 2026. Ohio's $99 fee is extra in every case.

What an LLC costs in Ohio over time

Pick a number of years and a service. State fees use the official schedule: $99 at formation.

State fees $99 plus OH Registered Agent.org at $397: $496 over 3 years.

Ohio next to similar states

RankStateThree-year state fees
7th Iowa$80
8th Utah$95
9th Ohio$99
10th Colorado$100
10th Idaho$100

LLC costs by state has all fifty rows.

The Ohio filing fee (2026)

The Ohio Secretary of State charges $99 to file the Articles of Organization (Form 610) under Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.16. It is passed through unchanged by every service listed.

Ohio recurring filings

Once formed, a Ohio LLC files no yearly report; it keeps a statutory agent.

Why OH Registered Agent.org is first

Service fees over three years is worth 35% of the score, and it put OH Registered Agent.org ahead of Mainstay Filing here.

At $397 over three years, $200 below Mainstay Filing, OH Registered Agent.org leads on cost.

FAQ

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Ohio?

$99 to the state. Our picks charge $199 on top.

Does Ohio require an annual report for LLCs?

No. Ohio has no recurring LLC report.

Where does Ohio rank on LLC costs?

9th of 50 on three-year state fees, at $99, counting from the least expensive state.

Is a statutory agent required?

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

Which LLC services are on this page?

OH Registered Agent.org ($199) and Mainstay Filing ($199), ranked in that order.

Which LLC service would you use?

OH Registered Agent.org and Mainstay Filing, in that order.

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Sources

  1. Ohio Rev, codes.ohio.gov, last checked August 2026
  2. Ohio formation fee: Filing fee, official source, codes.ohio.gov, last checked October 2026
  3. Ohio registered agent statute, codes.ohio.gov, last checked October 2026
  4. Iowa Code § 489.201, legis.iowa.gov, last checked August 2026
  5. Iowa formation fee: Filing fee, official source, legis.iowa.gov, last checked October 2026
  6. Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division, help.sos.iowa.gov, last checked August 2026
  7. Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division, help.sos.iowa.gov, last checked August 2026
  8. Utah Code § 48-3a-201, le.utah.gov, last checked August 2026
  9. Utah formation fee: Filing fee, official source, commerce.utah.gov, last checked October 2026
  10. Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, corporations.utah.gov, last checked August 2026
  11. Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, corporations.utah.gov, last checked August 2026
  12. Colo, sos.state.co.us, last checked August 2026
  13. Colorado formation fee: Filing fee, official source, coloradosos.gov, last checked October 2026
  14. Colorado Secretary of State, sos.state.co.us, last checked August 2026
  15. Colorado Secretary of State, sos.state.co.us, last checked August 2026
  16. Colorado yearly filing: Periodic report, official source, coloradosos.gov, last checked October 2026
  17. Idaho Code § 30-25-201, legislature.idaho.gov, last checked August 2026
  18. Idaho formation fee: Filing fee, official source, sos.idaho.gov, last checked October 2026
  19. Idaho formation fee: Filing fee, official source, legislature.idaho.gov, last checked October 2026
  20. OH Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 12, 2026
  21. Mainstay Filing Ohio service page, read November 12, 2026