Ohio Professional Association Biennial Statement: July 1–30, 2026 Filing Window Now Open

Ohio Revised Code § 1785.06 requires every professional association registered in Ohio to submit a biennial statement to the Ohio Secretary of State. In even-numbered years, the filing window opens on July 1 and closes on July 30. The Ohio Secretary of State's office confirmed it began accepting biennial statements on July 1, 2026, giving associations a 30-day window to comply. The statement is filed through Ohio Business Central, the Secretary of State's online filing portal. Failure to file a required renewal will result in cancellation of the entity's active registration.

Professional associations in Ohio — entities formed under R.C. Chapter 1785 that allow licensed professionals such as attorneys, physicians, accountants, and engineers to practice together — must act before July 30, 2026 to keep their registration current. A cancelled registration can disrupt business operations, void contracts signed in the entity's name, and require a new filing to reinstate. Ohio businesses that operate as, or work alongside, professional associations should verify their filing status immediately at Ohio Business Central (bsportal.ohiosos.gov). Note that this biennial statement requirement is distinct from the annual report obligations that apply to LLCs and corporations under other chapters of the Ohio Revised Code.