Ohio LLC Registration

LLC in Ohio

How to form an LLC in Ohio:

You form Ohio LLCs by filing articles of organization with the OH SOS.

What is required to file Ohio LLC Articles of Organization?

To form an Ohio LLC, you file Ohio LLC articles of organization. The Ohio articles of organization cost $125 to the Ohio Secretary of State. We draft your Ohio LLC articles of organization when you hire Northwest to do your Ohio LLC registration, but if you'd like to save some money, you could just hire us as your OH registered agent, and then we supply you all the correct forms to file and filing instructions in your online account immediately. Ohio doesn’t let you draft your own LLC filings. You have to use their Ohio Articles of Organization form. Ohio LLC requirements are:

• The business name must have a limited liability company ending or variation of it
• New Ohio LLCs name must be different than already registered Ohio companies
• The duration of the Ohio LLC is optional
• The purpose of the Ohio limited liability company is optional
• The name, address and signature of your Ohio LLC registered agent
• The name and signature of the organizer
• The articles of organization are effective when filed unless you specify a later date

Ohio does not require original signatures on filings. The registered Ohio LLC paperwork will be mailed to the address on the cover letter or the address on the check.

What's the actual process to start an Ohio LLC?   

1. Ohio LLC registration is started when you file the articles of organization for an Ohio LLC with the Secretary of State.
2. You obtain a federal tax ID number with the IRS after you have confirmation from Ohio that the LLC is completely filed.
3. You should be able to open a LLC banking account with these two items.
4. You register your Ohio LLC with the Ohio Department of Taxation. They can help you find out which state and local taxes apply to your business. 
5. Ohio doesn’t have a state business license requirement, but you can use the Ohio Business Gateway online to find out which Ohio permits and licenses you need.
6. If you have employees, contact the Ohio New Hire Reporting Center and the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation.
7. If you're going to have an office or shop, you might need an approval from the city zoning for your type of business in that location. 

Are you a do-it-yourselfer? You can save some money:

If you want to form an Ohio limited liability company yourself, you can just hire us as your Ohio registered agent, and you'll instantly have the Ohio LLC forms to file and filing instructions on the quickest, cheapest, and most efficient way to file an Ohio LLCs. You'll get the ongoing support of our online tools, compliance reminders and the support of a professional Ohio LLC agent service.

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