What's included
- Name check against the state's records.
- Articles prepared: Form 610 for an LLC, 532A for a for-profit corporation, 532B for a nonprofit.
- Filing with the Secretary of State.
- Your filed articles and receipt delivered in your portal.
What we'll ask you for
- Your preferred names, in order.
- The entity type.
- Principal office and mailing address for documents. We keep these internal unless the form requires otherwise, and we'll tell you if so.
- Primary contact's name and phone.
- For corporations, the number of authorized shares.
Timing
The state usually takes several business days without a rush. Rush handling is available at $100, $200, or $300 in state fees for two days, one day, or four hours.
After it's filed
You'll probably want an EIN, an operating agreement, and a business bank account. The full order of steps is here.
Questions
Can I just use you as agent and form it myself?
Yes. The $49 agent service works with articles you file yourself. Use the entries shown in your portal.
Do you give advice on LLC vs. corporation?
We explain the differences at a general level, but the choice is yours, and an attorney or accountant can advise on your specifics.
Reviewed by Sean Webb, owner of Ohio Registered Statutory Agent LLC. Updated 2026-11-06. General information, not legal advice.