# Form a corporation in Ohio

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/ohio
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Ohio charges $99 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Ohio Secretary of State.

## Ohio details

- Corporation filing fee: $99
- Expedited processing (2 business days): $100
- Corporation annual report (No annual report for LLCs or corporations): $0

[Filing office: Ohio Secretary of State](https://www.ohiobusinesscentral.gov/). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://www.ohiosos.gov/business/business-filing-forms)

[Start my Ohio corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=OH)

$99 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Ohio?

The state charges $99. With our Basic package, the total is $99.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Ohio LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Ohio Secretary of State. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.