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What is included
- Name availability search with the Ohio Secretary of State
- Articles of Organization (LLC) or Articles of Incorporation (corporation) filed online
- Statutory agent appointment and acceptance
- Federal EIN application with the IRS
- Operating agreement or corporate bylaws drafted to your instructions
- Initial member or shareholder resolutions and membership certificates
- Ohio vendor’s licence and CAT registration guidance where applicable
- Banking resolution pack for opening the business account
- Compliance calendar with renewal and filing dates for the next 24 months
We prepare filings from your instructions. We do not advise on which entity type or tax election is best for you — that is a question for your CPA or an attorney, and we can point you to both.
How the work runs
Name & structure
We check name availability, confirm the entity type you have chosen and gather member details.
File
Articles are filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, usually the same business day, with the confirmation sent to you.
Internal documents
Operating agreement, resolutions and certificates are drafted and delivered for signature.
Set up & calendar
EIN issued, banking pack delivered, and your compliance dates loaded into a calendar you keep.
Fees and turnaround
| Item | Flat fee | Typical turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio LLC formation package | $399 | 1–3 business days |
| Ohio corporation formation package | $549 | 2–4 business days |
| Operating agreement (standalone) | $275 | 2–3 business days |
| EIN application only | $95 | Same business day |
| Statutory agent change or amendment filing | $125 | 1–2 business days |
| Annual compliance review | $150 / year | Scheduled |
Fees exclude government filing, recording and transfer taxes, which are billed at cost with receipts. Prices shown are current as of March 4, 2026 and confirmed in your written quote before work begins.
Questions about business formation & filings
What are the Ohio state fees?
The Ohio Secretary of State charges $99 to file Articles of Organization for an LLC. Corporation and expedited fees differ. State fees are separate from our flat fee and are billed at cost with the receipt attached.
Does Ohio require an annual report?
Ohio does not require a general annual report for LLCs, which surprises people moving from other states. Other obligations still apply, including CAT filings above the threshold, vendor's licence renewals and professional licensing, all of which go on your compliance calendar.
Can you be my statutory agent?
Yes. We offer statutory agent service at our Columbus address for $99 per year, including scanning and same-day forwarding of any service of process.
Should I choose an LLC or an S-corporation election?
That is a tax question, and we do not answer it. We will happily file whichever structure you and your CPA decide on, and we can recommend Columbus-area CPAs.
How fast can I have a bank account?
Most clients are filed and have an EIN within two business days, which is everything a bank needs alongside the operating agreement and banking resolution we provide.
Tell us about your file — we’ll quote it the same business day
Every quote is a written flat fee with the scope, the turnaround window and the name of the coordinator who will handle your documents. No retainers, no hourly billing surprises.