Starting a Business - Ohio Secretary of State
The Ohio Business Gateway (Business.Ohio.gov) Licenses and Permits page provides a list of professional licenses and business permits necessary to do business in Ohio. Contact your county and local government to determine if any special requirements exist for your type of …
Start a Limited Liability Company in Ohio 3 The Articles must include the following: 1. The name of the company, which must include one of the following: “limited liability company,” “LLC,” “L.L.C.,” “ltd,” “ltd.,” or “limited.” 2. An original appointment and acceptance of statutory agent. 3.
Filing Forms & Fee Schedule - Ohio Secretary of State
File Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company Online at Ohio Business Central Download Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company (PDF) (opens in a new window) $99.00
Start a Nonprofit Organiation in Ohio Choosing a Corporate Name One important step in forming a nonprofit corporation is choosing a name. A nonprofit corporation’s name cannot be registered unless it is “distinguishable upon the records” from the …
How to Dissolve or Cancel a Business Entity - Ohio Secretary of State
The chart below provides the information related to the dissolution of each domestic (Ohio) entity type. The filing may be submitted online at https://OhioBusinessCentral.gov or you may download the PDF of the form to complete and mail to our office.
Businesses - Ohio Secretary of State
File for a business online, search existing Ohio businesses and learn more from the Ohio Secretary of State's Business Services Division.
All forms may be filed online at the Secretary of State’s Ohio Business Central website at OhioBusinessCentral.gov. FORMING A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP Ohio Revised Code Section 1776.22 provides that, except as formed under a chapter other than 1776, “any association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for-
Start a Soe Prorietorshi in Ohio 5 Q: Is it possible to be a sole proprietor LLC or corporation? A: No. A sole proprietorship is a separate type of business entity with separate legal characteristics. However, an individual may create and own an LLC or corporation. Q: Where in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) does it say I
Guide to Name Availability - Ohio Secretary of State
Ohio law allows a domestic or foreign business to reserve a business name prior to actually registering the business and obtaining a license. Reserving a name prevents another business from registering that same name while you decide whether and …
Frequently Asked Questions - Ohio Secretary of State
The Secretary of State’s office may not advise you on what type of business entity to form such as a corporation, limited liability company or partnership. It is best to consult with an attorney who can properly advise you.