Do this first
What you pay the state
$99, once, up front
Later years
Nothing to file yearly
Statutory agent
Yes, by law
Our shortlist
OH Registered Agent.org then Mainstay Filing
Recommended in Ohio
The scoring is laid out on this page .
#1
Recommended first
1. OH Registered Agent.org: best for holding three-year cost down
$199 plus the state fee, then $99 a year
OH Registered Agent.org takes the top spot, since its $99 renewal brings three years to $397.
Over three years you pay less here than at Mainstay Filing, and cost counts most in our ranking.
Checklist: what is included
State filing completed First-year agent
What works
A modest renewal of $99 Only $199 to form Agent included for the first year
Gaps
The EIN application costs $99 more
#2
All fifty states
2. Mainstay Filing: best for an easy setup
$199 yearly ($298 at signup, state fee included)
Next, consider Mainstay Filing: the price stays at $199 when you renew, and it covers formation and the statutory agent.
Three years here run $200 higher than OH Registered Agent.org.
Checklist: what is included
LLC formation filed with the state Statutory agent year-round Help with your EIN State fee with no markup
What works
Renewal price is $199 Everything above is included in $199 Applies for your EIN as part of the package
Gaps
A $100 annual premium compared with OH Registered Agent.org Fewer jobs covered here
The table
Prices as of November 13, 2026; the state's own fees are listed in the checklist below.
What to know before you file
What is the total cost to get started?
Set aside $99 for the filing and $199 for help.
Counting the recurring report, the state's own fees reach $99 by year three. official source codes.ohio.gov (October 2026) to check
Which form do I file, and where does it go?
When the Ohio Secretary of State approves the Articles of Organization (Form 610), your LLC exists.
Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.16. official source codes.ohio.gov (October 2026) to check
Is naming a statutory agent a legal duty?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
official source codes.ohio.gov (October 2026) to check
What do I do after the LLC is formed?
Report cost: none.
Am I allowed to skip the service?
Yes, you can. On your own, the three-year bill is just the state's fees: $99.
Hiring a service adds $397 to $597 over three years, in return for doing the filings.
Why is the list in this order?
Total for three years, at 37%, puts OH Registered Agent.org first.
The two heavy checks are total for three years (37%) and filing jobs included (27%); three lighter checks follow.
Choose OH Registered Agent.org over Mainstay Filing and keep $200 across three years.
Read the method
Ohio formation rules at a glance
Add the filing fee, the reports for years two and three and any minimum tax to reproduce the last row. Costs with no set amount, such as a newspaper notice, are left out.
Learn these terms first
Registered agent The agent on file with the state, where court papers and government letters for your company are sent.
Annual report The periodic update you send the state about your LLC's address, agent and managers.
Also asked
What about the EIN?
Budget $99 for OH Registered Agent.org to get an EIN, and nothing extra at Mainstay Filing.
Three years in, what has each cost?
OH Registered Agent.org $397; Mainstay Filing $597 (services only).
Are the fees official?
For state costs we use Ohio's published fee schedules and forms. For service costs we use each company's price page.
Does the state require a service?
No. A service charges for labor and the agent role, not for anything the state demands.
Any yearly state fees?
Who ranks first in Ohio?
OH Registered Agent.org comes first: year one is $199 and every later year is $99. Next, Mainstay Filing.
Sources used in this guide
Ohio Rev: confirmed August 2026 using codes.ohio.gov
Ohio formation fee: Filing fee: confirmed October 2026 using codes.ohio.gov
Ohio registered agent statute: confirmed October 2026 using codes.ohio.gov
pricing page from OH Registered Agent.org, checked November 13, 2026
Ohio service page from Mainstay Filing, checked November 13, 2026