Ohio LLC Cost 2026: What You Actually Pay
The core Ohio Secretary of State filing fee for a domestic LLC is $99. The rest depends on whether you reserve a name, request expedited service, later amend the company, use a paid statutory-agent service, need licenses, or owe taxes. This page separates government fees from optional private-service costs.
Ohio Secretary of State LLC filing fees
| Filing | State fee | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization — domestic LLC | $99 | Required to form the LLC |
| Name reservation | $39 | Optional |
| Statutory agent update | $25 | Only when filing an agent update |
| Certificate of amendment/restatement | $50 | Only when needed |
| Certificate of correction | $50 | Only when needed |
| Certificate of dissolution | $50 | Only when closing through this filing |
Fees can change. Check the Ohio Secretary of State filing and fee schedule before submission.
Expedited processing: the old “same-day +$200” wording was wrong
Ohio currently publishes three expedited tiers. The additional $200 tier is a 1-business-day service—not a same-day guarantee. The faster 4-hour tier is an additional $300 and has submission/timing conditions.
| Service | Additional fee | Published target |
|---|---|---|
| Regular service | $0 extra | Published standard processing window |
| Expedite 1 | +$100 | 2 business days after receipt |
| Expedite 2 | +$200 | 1 business day after receipt |
| Expedite 3 | +$300 | 4-hour service, subject to submission/timing rules |
EIN: $0 government fee
The IRS does not charge a government fee for an Employer Identification Number. If you hire a private provider to prepare the EIN request, that provider may charge a separate preparation fee. The important distinction is that the IRS fee itself is $0.
Keep the EIN confirmation with the LLC’s permanent records and make sure the legal name matches the Ohio entity record.
Ohio LLC annual report: $0
Ohio domestic LLCs generally do not have a recurring Secretary of State annual-report filing. That means there is no annual LLC report fee simply to keep the Ohio LLC on file. Do not confuse that with taxes, licenses, statutory-agent changes, or industry-specific renewals.
No general LLC annual report
There is no ordinary annual report fee for an Ohio domestic LLC.
Other recurring costs may exist
Taxes, licenses, insurance, professional statutory-agent service, payroll, permits, and industry registrations depend on the business.
Current Ohio CAT rule
The old $150,000 CAT threshold is historical. For 2025 and after, Ohio generally applies a $6 million annual exclusion. The annual minimum tax is $0, and the CAT rate is 0.26% on taxable gross receipts above the exclusion.
CAT rules include definitions, exclusions, combined/consolidated taxpayer rules, and sourcing rules. Confirm current treatment with the Ohio Department of Taxation or a qualified tax professional for a specific business.
What our fee means
Asal Business Solutions is a private document-preparation provider. Our preparation fee is separate from Ohio Secretary of State fees, IRS fees, taxes, licenses, insurance, and other third-party charges unless a written quote specifically says otherwise.
Before work begins, ask for the preparation fee and the expected government fees to be shown separately so you know what each amount pays for.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ohio Secretary of State fee to form a domestic LLC?+
The Ohio Secretary of State currently lists a $99 filing fee for Articles of Organization for a domestic limited liability company.
Does an Ohio LLC have an annual report fee?+
Ohio domestic LLCs generally do not file an annual report with the Ohio Secretary of State, so there is no annual LLC report fee. Other tax, license, registered-agent, or industry costs can still apply.
What are Ohio Secretary of State expedited-service fees?+
The current expedited tiers are an additional $100 for 2-business-day service, $200 for 1-business-day service, and $300 for the 4-hour tier. The 4-hour service has submission and timing conditions. These expedite fees are in addition to the filing fee.
How much does an EIN cost from the IRS?+
The IRS does not charge a government fee to issue an EIN. A private document-preparation service may charge its own preparation fee, which is separate from the IRS.
What is the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax threshold in 2026?+
For 2025 and after, Ohio generally uses a $6 million annual taxable-gross-receipts exclusion for CAT. The annual minimum tax is $0, and the CAT rate is 0.26% on taxable gross receipts above the exclusion, subject to the law and applicable exclusions or special rules.
Need an Ohio LLC filing prepared?
We’ll separate our preparation fee from government fees before work begins.