Short answer: File Certificate of Dissolution (Form 616) with the Ohio Secretary of State for $50. Ohio LLCs are explicitly exempt from requiring a Certificate of Tax Clearance prior to dissolution.
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.
How dissolution works in Ohio
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Ohio LLCs are explicitly exempt from requiring a Certificate of Tax Clearance prior to dissolution.
- File Certificate of Dissolution (Form 616) with the Ohio Secretary of State and pay $50.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Ohio compares
Ohio's dissolution filing fee is $50. That's the 14th highest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Ohio runs $17.5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| Indiana | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Pennsylvania | $140 | 4 of 48 |
| West Virginia | $25 | 26 of 48 |
| Wisconsin | $20 | 32 of 48 |
| Illinois | $5 | 39 of 48 |
Ohio fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None required | $0 | none, None |
| Certificate of Dissolution (Form 616) | $50 |
Dissolving an LLC: Ohio questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Ohio?
File Certificate of Dissolution (Form 616) with the Ohio Secretary of State ($50). Ohio LLCs are explicitly exempt from requiring a Certificate of Tax Clearance prior to dissolution.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Ohio?
Ohio LLCs are explicitly exempt from requiring a Certificate of Tax Clearance prior to dissolution.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. None
How much does it cost to dissolve an Ohio LLC?
$50 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
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.