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.

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