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Corporation Filing Fees in Ohio

In Ohio, filing articles of incorporation for a corporation with shares costs at least $99, with the exact fee based on the number of authorized shares.

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Ohio at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$99 minimum
Based on authorized shares (10 cents per share for the first 1,000, then lower rates), minimum $99, maximum $100,000.

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The rules in Ohio

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Ohio?

Articles of incorporation fee in Ohio: $99 minimum. Based on authorized shares (10 cents per share for the first 1,000, then lower rates), minimum $99, maximum $100,000.

Where do the Ohio corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Ohio Rev. Code 111.16. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The fee section was last amended by House Bill 315 of the 135th General Assembly, effective April 3, 2025.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.