Registered Agent Price Check › Ohio
What a $0 or $39 LLC really costs in Ohio
In Ohio the state filing fee is $99. Mainstay Filing comes to $298 in year one; the $39 package comes to $138 with its agent included for the first year; a $0 package starts at $99 and adds an agent after any free period.
| Service | Advertised package | Year 1 with agent and state fee | Year 2 service price | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $298 | $199 | $497 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $138 | $125 | $263 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 | $198 | $199 | $397 |
| Bizee | $0 | $99 | $149 | $248 |
| LegalZoom | $0 | $348 | $249 | $597 |
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Changing agents in Ohio costs $25. Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09, checked October 20, 2026.
What is the state filing fee in Ohio?
$99, paid to the state and identical with every provider. A package price does not include it.
Do I need a registered agent in Ohio?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09).