| Forming
a Ohio Limited Liability Company for your business is an excellent
decision. LLC's enjoy both the simplified pass
through taxation of partnerships and the limited liability of
corporations. An LLC has fewer formalities after formation than a
corporation--meaning you can focus on your business and not on
paperwork.
Help
protect your personal assets from lawsuits and judgments against your
company by forming a Ohio LLC. If you neglect to incorporate your
business, you can be held personally
liable for business debts and lawsuits. Find out about
forming a legal Ohio Limited Liability Company and start your business
off on the right track.
The
formation and registering of LLCs is handled by the Ohio
Secretary of State.
LLC
Name Requirements
 Your corporate name must
end with the words Limited Liability Company or one of the following
abbreviations: "LLC," "L.L.C.," "limited," "ltd.," "ltd".
Member/Manager
Information
Minimum Number - one or more
Members/Managers- at least
one is required to be listed in the Articles
of Organization
Residence Requirements -
none specified
Age Requirements - none
specified
License
Requirements
Ohio requires most
businesses to obtain a license and pay a fee if operating in the state.
Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying
with the license requirements for your particular profession.
Registered
Agent
The registered agent may be
an individual resident in this state or a domestic or foreign
corporation authorized to transact business in Ohio, having a business
office identical with such registered office.The registered agent must
have a physical address in Ohio, a Post Office Box or Drop Box is not
acceptable. If the registered office includes a suite number, it must
be included in the registered office address.
Click
here to find out what a Registered Agent service is and whether you
need one.
Ohio
LLC Filing Fees
As of February, 2006, the
filing fee for a Ohio Limited Liability Company is $125, payable to the
Secretary of State and accompanies your Articles of Organization.
Completed Articles of Organization forms and the filing fee are mailed
to:
Secretary of State
PO Box 670
Columbus, OH 43216
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