Ohio LLC Articles of Organization (2026)

Learn how to file the Ohio LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.

Ohio calls the main domestic LLC formation filing Articles of Organization. The state fee is $99. Filing through Ohio Business Central creates the LLC, but it does not complete tax, employer, local, or professional registrations.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. Confirm current requirements with Ohio Secretary of State, Department of Taxation, Department of Job and Family Services, IRS, local agencies, and qualified professionals.

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Information to prepare

Before filing, prepare:

• LLC legal name
• Statutory agent name and written acceptance
• Ohio street address for the agent
• Principal office and mailing information
• Organizer information
• Effective date, if different from filing date
• Payment method

What the Articles do not include

The Articles of Organization do not automatically create:

• Operating agreement
• EIN
• Sales tax or vendor’s license
• Commercial Activity Tax account
• Employer unemployment account
• Workers’ compensation coverage
• Local or professional license
• Annual report filing

After approval

1. Save the accepted Articles of Organization.
2. Sign the operating agreement.
3. Request an EIN from the IRS if needed.
4. Review Ohio sales tax, vendor’s license, CAT, withholding, and other accounts.
5. Register with Ohio employer agencies when hiring.
6. Check city, county, and industry licenses.
7. Keep the statutory agent and address current.

Filing FAQ

How much is Ohio LLC formation?

The state Articles of Organization fee is $99.

Does Ohio formation include an annual report?

No standard Secretary of State annual report is required for ordinary domestic LLCs.

Does formation include Ohio tax registration?

No. Tax and employer accounts are separate.

Official resources

• Ohio Secretary of State filing forms and fee schedule
• Ohio Business Central
• Ohio statutory agent FAQ
• Ohio Department of Taxation business resources
• IRS EIN application