How much does a Corporation cost in Ohio?
Forming a corporation in Ohio costs $99 in state filing fees, then $0/year in state annual fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee.
Ohio corporation cost summary
| Year 1 with File.Business | $99 |
|---|---|
| Ohio state filing fee | $99 |
| Ohio annual fee | $0/year |
| Registered agent | Free year 1, $99/year after |
| File.Business service fee | $0 |
C-Corp vs S-Corp cost in Ohio
The Ohio state filing fee is the same whether you elect S-Corp tax treatment or not. The S-Corp election is filed with the IRS (Form 2553), which is free. S-Corp election in Ohio walks you through it.
Form your Ohio corporation for $99 total
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FAQ
How much does it cost to start a corporation in Ohio?
$99 for the Ohio state filing fee. File.Business charges $0 service fee on top.
What is the annual cost to maintain an Ohio corporation?
$0/year for the Ohio annual report.
Are S-Corps cheaper than C-Corps to form in Ohio?
Identical Ohio state cost. S-Corp is a federal tax election filed separately with the IRS, free.
What it actually costs to form your business
Pick your state. We show our service price, the state's filing fee, and your year-one total. No hidden costs.
On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.