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LLC formation services compared in Ohio (2026)
The Ohio filing fee is $99. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $298 in year 1; the other four services range from $99 to $348.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Ohio
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $99 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $138 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $198 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $298 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $348 |
Ohio filing details
- State filing fee
- $99
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization (610)
- Filed with
- Ohio Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- None with the state
- Registered agent
- Required. An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $99 state fee = $298 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Ohio questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Ohio with a service?
In year 1, from $99 (Bizee) to $348 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Ohio’s $99 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $298.
What does Ohio charge to file an LLC?
$99, paid to the Ohio Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization (610). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Ohio LLC?
Yes. An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.16 (Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act — articles of organization); fee set by ORC § 111.16(F) (multira state research spine): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.16, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-111.16, checked October 1, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.ohiosos.gov/business/ohio-business-roadmap/frequently-asked-questions, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.ohiosos.gov/business/ohio-business-roadmap/keeping-your-business-up-to-date, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-1706, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio registered agent statute (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.09, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).