Short answer: File Form 617 with the Ohio Secretary of State for $99, and name a Ohio registered agent.
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.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Ohio
File Form 617 with the Ohio Secretary of State ($99). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Ohio registered agent.
Requires a Statutory Agent with an Ohio street address.
How Ohio compares
Ohio's foreign LLC registration fee is $99. That's the 7th lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Ohio comes in $51 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $99 | 41 of 47 |
| Indiana | $107 | 30 of 47 |
| Pennsylvania | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| West Virginia | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| Wisconsin | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Illinois | $150 | 19 of 47 |
Ohio fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None required | $0 | none, None |
Foreign LLC registration: Ohio questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Ohio?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Ohio (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Ohio Secretary of State.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Ohio?
$99 to file Form 617.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Ohio?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Ohio. Requires a Statutory Agent with an Ohio street address.
Does a foreign LLC file the Ohio annual report too?
Check the state requirements for foreign entities.
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.