Short answer: Ohio doesn't require a recurring LLC report, based on our latest check.
We've pulled these figures from the Ohio Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Ohio report at a glance
- Report name
- None required
- Fee
- $0 No annual or biennial report with the Secretary of State.
- How often
- none
- Due
- None
- Late penalty
- None
- Dissolution risk
- None
Taxes that ride along
LLCs are exempt from the Commercial Activity Tax unless their taxable gross receipts inside Ohio exceed $6 million. Single flat state income tax rate of 2.75% on taxable income exceeding $26,050.
How Ohio compares
Ohio's recurring report fee is $0. That ties for the lowest of the 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $35, so Ohio comes in $35 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $0 | 41 of 51 |
| Indiana | $31 | 27 of 51 |
| Pennsylvania | $7 | 40 of 51 |
| West Virginia | $25 | 29 of 51 |
| Wisconsin | $25 | 29 of 51 |
| Illinois | $75 | 16 of 51 |
Ohio fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None required | $0 | none, None |
| Certificate of good standing | $5 |
Annual report and deadlines: Ohio questions
When is the Ohio LLC annual report due?
None
How much is the Ohio annual report fee?
$0. No annual or biennial report with the Secretary of State.
What happens if I file my Ohio annual report late?
None
Can Ohio dissolve my LLC for not filing?
None
Where do I file the Ohio report?
With the Ohio Secretary of State, online at its filing portal.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.