Form a Business in Ohio

By LLCbyState Editorial Team · Editorial Team

Everything you need to form and maintain an LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, or DBA in Ohio. Filing fees and ongoing requirements are current for 2026.

Ohio at a glance

LLC filing fee$99

Corporation filing fee$99

DBA fee$39

Annual report$0 none

Franchise taxCommercial Activity Tax

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Topics covered for Ohio

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Ohio LLC Annual Report (2026 Guide) Limited Liability Company · Annual Report
Ohio LLC Taxes (2026): State and Federal Limited Liability Company · Taxes
Ohio LLC Cost (2026): What You Pay to Start and Maintain Limited Liability Company · Formation Cost