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Cheapest and fastest way to file an LLC in Ohio (2026)
Filing an LLC in Ohio costs $99 in state fees. The fastest route listed is 4 hours (in person, by 1 p.m.), +$300 on top of the filing fee ($399 all in). Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you and keeps the registered agent.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
Cheapest vs fastest in Ohio
| Route | What you get | State cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | 3 to 7 business days, no expedite fee | $99 |
| Fast, no extra fee | None listed | — |
| Paid lane | 2 business days | $199 |
| Paid lane | 1 business day | $299 |
| Paid lane | 4 hours (in person, by 1 p.m.) | $399 |
Paid lanes are the filing fee plus the expedite fee. There is no yearly report afterwards.
What the Ohio Secretary of State says
Regular: "No Expedite Fee. Processing Time: 3-7 business days." Expedite Service 1: $100, 2 business days after receipt. Expedite 2: $200, 1 business day. Expedite 3: $300, 4 hours if received by 1:00 p.m. ("in-person delivery is required"). Preclearance: $50, 1 to 2 business days. "Expedited Fees are IN ADDITION to the filing fee."
Processing and expedite, read March 4, 2026
Mainstay Filing
$199 / year, same at renewal
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to file an LLC in Ohio?
The cheapest route is the plain filing at $99, with the state’s stated turnaround of 3 to 7 business days, no expedite fee.
What is the fastest way to file an LLC in Ohio?
The fastest route listed is 4 hours (in person, by 1 p.m.), +$300 on top of the filing fee ($399 all in).
How much does it cost to expedite a Ohio LLC?
The state lists 3 options: 2 business days (+$100); 1 business day (+$200); 4 hours (in person, by 1 p.m.) (+$300).
Sources
- Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.16 (Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act — articles of organization); fee set by ORC § 111.16(F) (multira state research spine): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.16, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-111.16, checked October 1, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.ohiosos.gov/business/ohio-business-roadmap/frequently-asked-questions, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.ohiosos.gov/business/ohio-business-roadmap/keeping-your-business-up-to-date, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-1706, checked August 12, 2026
- Ohio registered agent statute (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.09, checked October 20, 2026
- Ohio processing and expedite (Ohio Secretary of State, official page read): www.ohiosos.gov/, checked March 4, 2026