Ohio is a state in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States. Ohio is bordered by Lake Erie to the North, Pennsylvania to the East, West Virginia to the Southeast, Kentucky to the Southwest, Indiana to the West, and Michigan to the Northwest.
Columbus is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Ohio has a total area of 44,825 square miles (116,096 km2).
In 2019, the real GDP of Ohio was $54.1 billion. The GDP per capita of Ohio was $70,991 in 2019.
Aircraft engine manufacturing accounts for nearly 75% of Ohio’s aerospace and defense industry workforce. Dayton is designated as the state’s aerospace hub due to its high concentration of aerospace and aviation technology. Bioscience accounted for a large portion of Ohio’s economy, with about 15% output. Other sectors of the economy include: healthcare, pharmacies, education, agriculture, energy, R&D, etc.
| Limited Liability Company (LLC) | Corporation (C- Corp and S-Corp) | |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax Rate | Ohio companies are exempt from corporate tax. Ohio has a commercial activity tax (CAT) that applies to nearly every Ohio business and is based on gross receipts. | |
| Company Name | The LLCs’ name must contain the words “Limited Liability Company,” “LLC” or “L.L.C.” The proposed name must be unique and available in Ohio. | The corporations’ name must contain the words "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Limited," "Company" or an abbreviation thereof. The proposed name must be unique and available in Ohio. |
| Board of Directors | Minimum of one manager & member required for an LLC. Ohio has no age and residency requirements for managers/members. The members’ names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Articles of Organization while the managers’ information is required. | Minimum of one director & shareholder required for a corporation. Ohio has no age and residency requirements for directors/shareholders. The directors & shareholders’ names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Articles of Incorporation. |
| Other requirement | Report: No Report is required for LLCs. Registered Agent: A registered agent primarily acts as your LLC’s main point of contact with the state. You can expect your registered agent to receive things like tax notifications and compliance information on behalf of your LLC. Employer Identification Number (EIN): An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the unique nine-digit EIN number that allows the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify businesses for tax reporting. | Report: No Report is required for corporations. Stock: In the Articles of Incorporation, corporations must list the authorized shares. Registered Agent: An Ohio registered agent, also known as an Ohio statutory agent, accepts tax and legal documents on behalf of your business. Employer Identification Number (EIN): An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the unique nine-digit EIN number that allows the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify businesses for tax reporting. |
You will receive soft copies of necessary documents including Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration, Memorandum and Articles of Association, etc. Then, your new company in Ohio is ready to do business. You can bring the documents in the company kit to open a corporate bank account or we can help you with our long experience of Banking support services.
| Limited Liability Company (LLC) | From US$ 599 | |
| Corporation (C- Corp and S-Corp) | From US$ 599 |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Type of Business Entity | Limited Liability Company (LLC) |
| Corporate Income Tax | Nil |
| British Based Legal System | No |
| Double Tax Treaty Access | No |
| Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) | 2 – 3 working days |
| Corporate Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Number of Shareholders | 1 |
| Minimum Number of Directors | 1 |
| Corporate Directors Permitted | Yes |
| Standard Authorized Capital/Shares | N/A |
| Local Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Registered Office/ Registered Agent | Yes |
| Company Secretary | Yes |
| Local Meetings | No |
| Local Directors / Shareholders | No |
| Publicly Accessible Records | Yes |
| Annual Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Annual Return | Yes |
| Audited Accounts | Yes |
| Incorporation Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (1st year) | US$ 599 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 400 |
| Annual Renewal Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (year 2+) | US$ 499 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 400 |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Type of Business Entity | Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp) |
| Corporate Income Tax | Nil |
| British Based Legal System | No |
| Double Tax Treaty Access | No |
| Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) | 2 – 3 working days |
| Corporate Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Number of Shareholders | 1 |
| Minimum Number of Directors | 1 |
| Corporate Directors Permitted | Yes |
| Standard Authorized Capital/Shares | N/A |
| Local Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Registered Office/ Registered Agent | Yes |
| Company Secretary | Yes |
| Local Meetings | No |
| Local Directors / Shareholders | No |
| Publicly Accessible Records | Yes |
| Annual Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Annual Return | Yes |
| Audited Accounts | Yes |
| Incorporation Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (1st year) | US$ 599 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 398 |
| Annual Renewal Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (year 2+) | US$ 499 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 398 |
| Services and Documents Provided | Status |
|---|---|
| Agent Fee | |
| Name Check | |
| Preparation of Articles | |
| Same-day Electronic Filing | |
| Certificate of Formation | |
| Digital Copy of Documents | |
| Digital Corporate Seal | |
| Lifetime Customer Support | |
| One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of Ohio Registered Agent Service |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Status |
|---|---|
| Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. | |
| Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies |
To incorporate a Ohio company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 400, including
| Services and Documents Provided | Status |
|---|---|
| Agent Fee | |
| Name Check | |
| Preparation of Articles | |
| Same-day Electronic Filing | |
| Certificate of Formation | |
| Digital Copy of Documents | |
| Digital Corporate Seal | |
| Lifetime Customer Support | |
| One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of Ohio Registered Agent Service |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Status |
|---|---|
| Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. | |
| Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies |
To incorporate a Ohio company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 398, including
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