Registered agent in Ohio
Your agent on file in Ohio for $99 a year, flat. Same-day scans of anything the state or a court sends you, mail scanning, and compliance reminders, all in one dashboard.
Ohio is a large, business-friendly state to form an LLC in, and every company registered there needs a statutory agent with a real Ohio address. We are that agent for $99 a year, the same flat price we charge in every state, with same-day scans of anything the state or a court sends you.
What your $99 a year covers
- A registered agent on file in Ohio, with a real in-state address
- Same-day scans of service of process and official state mail
- General mail scanning, so you never miss a notice
- Deadline tracking and reminders for your no annual report
- One dashboard for every state you operate in, at the same price
- No setup fee and no step-up: it renews at $99
Does Ohio require a registered agent?
Ohio law requires every LLC and corporation to keep a statutory agent, Ohio's term for a registered agent, with a physical Ohio street address, to receive service of process and official mail from the Secretary of State. If your company is not physically in Ohio, appointing an agent is how the state reaches you.
Ohio costs at a glance
| Registered agent our flat price, every year | $99/yr |
| Company formation our fee, if you form with us | $199 |
| Ohio filing fee the state's own fee, passed through at cost | $99 |
| Annual: no annual report due not applicable, Ohio has no LLC annual report | see below |
| First year, formed with us formation + state fee + agent | $397 |
Ohio does not require LLCs to file an annual report, so there is no recurring report or fee to track. Your one ongoing duty with the Secretary of State is to keep a statutory agent on file at all times. If you let that agent lapse, the state can cancel your LLC after a 30 day notice, so we make sure your agent stays current.
How it works
- Start an order and pick Ohio. Form a new company or move an existing one to us.
- We put our agent on file with the Ohio Secretary of State and set up your dashboard, usually the same day.
- Anything served on your company is scanned to you the same day, and we remind you before every deadline.
Frequently asked
Do I need a registered agent in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio law requires every LLC and corporation to keep a statutory agent, Ohio's term for a registered agent, with a physical Ohio street address, to receive service of process and official mail from the Secretary of State. If your company is not physically in Ohio, appointing an agent is how the state reaches you.
Can I be my own registered agent in Ohio?
You can if you have a physical Ohio address and are available during business hours, but your name and address become public and you must be there to accept legal papers in person. Most owners use a service to stay private and never miss a notice.
How much does a Ohio registered agent cost?
With us it is $99 a year, the same flat price in every state. That includes the agent on file, same-day scans of anything served on you, mail scanning, and compliance reminders.
Does an Ohio LLC file an annual report?
No. Ohio has no LLC annual report and no recurring fee. Your only ongoing state requirement is to keep a statutory agent on file, which is exactly what we handle for $99 a year.
Can you take over as agent from my current provider?
Yes. We file the change of agent with the Ohio Secretary of State and move your company onto our dashboard, usually the same day. There is nothing you need to print or mail.
Is the $99 price really flat?
Yes. It is $99 a year in Ohio and in every other state, and it renews at the same number. The only cost that can change is the state's own fee, if the state changes it.
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Facts on this page are from the Ohio Secretary of State. Sources: [1] [2]