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Business Services. Filing Forms & Fee Schedule. All forms can be submitted online at www.OhioBusinessCentral.gov. To file on paper, please note that we may only accept single-sided, 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper as the documents are all scanned and imaged into our database after being processed.
- First, register with the Ohio Secretary of State. Registration information as well as forms are available online or at (877) SOS-FILE.
- Obtain a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). Contact the Internal Revenue Service to learn additional information and an online application at IRS.gov - search "EIN."
- Open a Bank Account. You will need your EIN to open a bank account.
- Register with the Ohio Department of Taxation at Tax.Ohio.gov. Obtain information regarding Ohio taxes, including registration requirements, filing requirements and filing due dates.
File a New Business or Register a Name; Update an Existing Business Record; File a Merger, Conversion or Consolidation
Aug 19, 2022 · Ohio Business Filings Portal. Start or maintain your Ohio business online. Businesses are required to register with the Ohio Secretary of State to legally conduct business in the State of Ohio. Businesses can file electronically via the Secretary of State's Ohio Business Filings portal.
Oct 28, 2020 · The Ohio Secretary of State sets the rules for LLC formation and establishes fees that business owners have to pay to operate in Ohio. Step 1: Choose a name for your LLC
Startup Guide. Review Starting Your Business in Ohio for guidance on choosing a legal entity (such as a corporation or limited liability company or LLC) and registering with the Ohio Secretary of State, employer requirements, business taxes, and more. Hiring Guide. What you need to know when hiring your first -- or next -- employee .