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Ohio Foreign LLC Registration

Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in Ohio.

Foreign Qualification

Filing fee
$99
Form
Application for Registration of Foreign LLC
Annual obligation
No annual report required
Processing time
3-5 business days
Expedite
$100 (same-day), $200 (1-hour)
Estimated year 1 cost
$99
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Formation in Ohio

Formation fee
$99
Annual cost
No annual report
State income tax
No traditional income tax. Commercial activity tax (CAT) for businesses over $150K revenue.
Privacy
Moderate

What triggers foreign qualification in Ohio?

  • Physical office or place of business
  • Employees working in the state

Sources

Need a registered agent in Ohio?

A registered agent is required for foreign qualification.

Northwest RA ↗ Registered Agents Inc ↗

Filing it yourself?

Go directly to the official filing portal.

Visit SOS website ↗

Check your compliance

Answer 3 questions to find out if your LLC needs to register in other states.

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This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the Ohio Secretary of State before filing.