LLC Services Compared › Ohio
The three-year cost of a Ohio LLC (2026)
Ohio charges $99 to file an LLC. Over three years, with a registered agent and the state’s report fees, Mainstay Filing (best overall) totals $696; the other four services total $388 to $846.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year by year
| Service | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Service total | With state costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199 | $199 | $597 | $696 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $125 | $125 | $289 | $388 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $199 | $497 | $596 |
| Bizee | $0 | $149 | $149 | $298 | $397 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $249 | $747 | $846 |
Mainstay Filing
$199 / year, $696 over three years with Ohio costs
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
Ohio state costs
- Filing fee
- $99 for the Articles of Organization (610), to the Ohio Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- None with the state
- Registered agent
- Required. An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
Ohio questions
What does an LLC cost in Ohio over three years?
State costs are $99 ($99 to file, no recurring report). Adding a service and registered agent gives $388 (Northwest Registered Agent) to $846 (LegalZoom). Mainstay Filing is $696.
Does Ohio require an annual report?
None with the state.
Why do the services differ most after year one?
Agent pricing: Northwest Registered Agent $39 then $125 a year, Bizee free then $149, ZenBusiness $99 then $199, LegalZoom $249, Mainstay Filing $199 flat.
Sources
- Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.16 (Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act — articles of organization); fee set by ORC § 111.16(F) (multira state research spine): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.16, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-111.16, checked October 1, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.ohiosos.gov/business/ohio-business-roadmap/frequently-asked-questions, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.ohiosos.gov/business/ohio-business-roadmap/keeping-your-business-up-to-date, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-1706, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio registered agent statute (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.09, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026.