The essentials · Ohio
2 Best LLC Services in Ohio (2026), Kept Simple
The short version
- State fee
- $99, paid once
- Then
- No report
- Statutory agent
- Required: yes
- Ranked first
- OH Registered Agent.org then Mainstay Filing
Ohio: the order
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. OH Registered Agent.org: best for staying local
Year one $199. Later years $99
OH Registered Agent.org comes first because $199 forms the LLC, and the agent renews at $99.
Cost decides it. Three years here come to less than at Mainstay Filing.
Includes
- Ohio formation filing
- Agent for year one
Good
- Starts at $199 over the state fee
- Agent renews at $99
- The first agent year is included
Against
- The EIN application costs $99 extra
2. Mainstay Filing: best for formation and agent, one price
$199 a year, plus the $99 state fee
Mainstay Filing ranks second. The yearly $199 covers the filing and the statutory agent, and the EIN application.
It ranks lower because three years cost $200 more than OH Registered Agent.org, and cost has the largest weight.
Includes
- LLC formation, filed
- Statutory agent all year
- EIN application filed
- State fees at cost
Good
- EIN application included
- $199 yearly, all included
- Stays at $199
Against
- Pays $100 more each year than OH Registered Agent.org
- No Ohio report for it to file
Prices
| # | Company | Year one | After year one | Total | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OH Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | ohio formation filing; agent for year one | View OH Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | LLC formation, filed; statutory agent all year; EIN application filed | View Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
How much to start an LLC in this state?
The state charges $99. A service adds $199 in year one.
Over three years the state collects $99, filing included. codes.ohio.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
What do I file?
The Articles of Organization (Form 610) goes to the Ohio Secretary of State. Approval creates the LLC.
Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.16. codes.ohio.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
Must the LLC name a statutory agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
codes.ohio.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
What is owed later?
Ohio asks for no report. Nothing repeats.
Is a service required?
Yes. Your three-year bill is the state's $99.
Services charge $397 to $597 over three years for the paperwork and the agent.
What put the first pick first?
On three-year cost (38%), OH Registered Agent.org leads.
Two checks carry most of the weight: three-year cost (38%) and work included (27%).
Three-year totals favor OH Registered Agent.org: $397, which is $200 lower than Mainstay Filing.
What Ohio requires to form an LLC
| Item | Rule or amount | Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing fee | $99 | codes.ohio.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Statutory agent | Required: yes | codes.ohio.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| State fees, three years | $99 | Sum of the rows above |
Questions
Is the EIN application included?
Add-on prices for the EIN application: $99 from OH Registered Agent.org. Mainstay Filing includes it.
What do the picks cost over three years?
OH Registered Agent.org is $397, while Mainstay Filing is $597, services only.
Where do the figures come from?
Every state fee links to its official page. Every service price comes from the company's own site.
Must I use a service?
No. Owners may file directly. A service saves time and can act as agent.
What is owed each year?
Ohio asks for no report. Nothing repeats.
Which LLC service should I use in Ohio?
OH Registered Agent.org, because it opens at $199, first agent year included, and renews at $99. Then Mainstay Filing.
Sources
- Entry for Ohio Rev: read at codes.ohio.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Ohio formation fee: Filing fee: read at codes.ohio.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Ohio registered agent statute: read at codes.ohio.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- The OH Registered Agent.org pricing page, on November 13, 2026
- The Mainstay Filing Ohio service page, on November 13, 2026