Ohio
Any state, same service, same price for our work
Start an LLC in Ohio from anywhere in the world.
A Ohio LLC formed for you within 48 hours, with a registered agent in Ohio and your EIN from the IRS included.
State fee
$99
Processing
1–3 business days
Each year
None
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of Ohio
- Registered agent with a Ohio street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. No annual state report.
Start in OhioAfter you pay
What happens with your Ohio LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with Ohio, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–3 business days.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a Ohio LLC from abroad
Who can form a Ohio LLC
Anyone. Ohio does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in Ohio, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A Ohio LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Articles of Organization. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–3 business days after that. The state filing fee is $99, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
Ohio is one of the few states with no annual report and no annual fee for an LLC. After the first year the only recurring cost with us is the registered agent at $45 a year.
Taxes in Ohio
Ohio has a state income tax, but it applies to income connected to the state. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in Ohio often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
Ohio FAQ
Questions about a Ohio LLC
How much does a Ohio LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$184 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $99 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Ohio?
We file within 48 hours of payment. Ohio typically takes 1–3 business days to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a Ohio LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in Ohio, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my Ohio LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does Ohio require every year?
Nothing at state level: no annual report and no annual fee. You keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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