Ohio Annual Report Requirements

Ohio does not have an annual report requirement for LLCs and corporations. This makes Ohio one of the more business-friendly states for ongoing compliance.

What This Means for Your Business

When you form an LLC or corporation in Ohio, you pay a one-time filing fee of $99. After that, the state does not impose annual reports, franchise taxes, or recurring filing fees.

You don't need to submit yearly updates about your business officers, members, or registered address. You don't pay annual fees to maintain your business status.

This saves Ohio businesses both time and money compared to states that charge $50, $100, or more every year for annual report filings.

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT)

While Ohio doesn't have annual reports, businesses with gross receipts over $150,000 may need to pay the Commercial Activity Tax. This is a separate tax based on your business revenue, not a filing requirement for maintaining your business entity status.

The CAT applies broadly to business activity in Ohio. If your gross receipts exceed the threshold, you generally need to register and file returns with the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Other Filing Responsibilities

Even without annual reports, you still have certain obligations:

Statutory agent maintenance. You need to keep a current statutory agent on file with the Ohio Secretary of State. If you change agents or your agent's address changes, you need to update this information by filing a change form and paying the $25 filing fee.

Business changes. Major changes to your business structure, name, or purpose typically need articles of amendment filed with the state.

Tax filings. Federal and state tax returns still apply based on your business type and activity. These are separate from annual report requirements.

Local requirements. Cities and counties may have their own business registration or licensing requirements depending on your location and business type.

How Ohio Registered Agent Helps

Our $99 annual service provides your statutory agent address and ongoing compliance support.

We send alerts about important deadlines and filing requirements that may affect your Ohio business. While the state doesn't have annual reports, other compliance matters come up throughout the year.

When you receive official correspondence from the Ohio Secretary of State or other authorities, we scan and forward it the same day through your secure portal. You stay informed about anything affecting your business status.

Our service includes:

• Physical Columbus address for state filings
• Same-day document scanning and forwarding
• Compliance reminders and alerts
• Online document portal access
• Privacy protection for your personal information

Maintaining Good Standing

Without annual reports to file, maintaining good standing in Ohio mostly involves keeping your statutory agent information current and handling any business changes appropriately.

Your statutory agent serves as your official point of contact with the state. If the Ohio Secretary of State needs to reach your business, they use your statutory agent address.

Having a reliable agent ensures you receive important notices promptly. Missing state correspondence can create compliance problems even in states without annual reports.

Get Started

Ohio Registered Agent provides affordable statutory agent service for Ohio businesses at $99 per year. We handle document receipt, forwarding, and compliance alerts so you can focus on running your business.

Ready to sign up? Visit our checkout page and provide your business information. We'll coordinate with the Ohio Secretary of State and have your portal access set up within one business day.

Questions about Ohio compliance requirements? Contact us at support@ohregisteredagent.org or call .