Ohio Annual Report: Complete Guide & Requirements
Ohio business entities have specific compliance requirements that vary by entity type. With professional filing services, you can ensure compliance while focusing on growing your business in the Buckeye State.
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- Nonprofit Corporations: File every 5 years, on the anniversary date of the most recent corporate filing
- Professional Corporations (PCs): File biennially in even-numbered years, by July 30
- Professional LLCs (PLLCs): File biennially in even-numbered years, by July 30
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs): File in odd-numbered years, due July 1.
- Not Required to File: Standard corporations, LLCs, LPs, general partnerships, benefit corporations, trusts, and unincorporated nonprofits.
- Nonprofits: Entity name, ID number, Ohio registered agent, contact information, and signatures from two officers or three members.
- PCs & PLLCs: Entity name, ID number, registered agent, officer information, professional license verification, and business address.
- LLPs: Entity name, ID number, registered agent, partner information, and updated business address.
Filing Deadlines & Due Dates
Entity Type
Filing Requirement
Filing Opens
Deadline
Filling Fee
Penalties
Start After
Nonprofit Corporation
Report (every 5 years)
Ongoing
Anniversary Date
$138.75
After deadline
Professional Corporation
Biennial Report
Jul 1
Jul 30 (even years)
$150.00
Jul 31
Professional LLC
Biennial Report
Jul 1
Jul 30 (even years)
$61.25
Jul 31
Limited Liability
Partnership
Annual Report
Apr 1
Jul 1 (odd years)
Varies
Jul 2
- Nonprofits: $25
- PCs & PLLCs: $25
- LLPs: $25
Step-by-Step Filing Process
Step 1
Gather information (entity ID,
registered agent, officers/members,
licensing details).
Step 3
Access the Ohio Secretary of
State online portal.
Step 5
Save your confirmation
receipt.
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Step 2
Verify your filing period based
on entity type.
Step 4
Complete and submit the
report, paying the $25 fee.
Step 1
Gather information (entity ID, registered agent, officers/members, licensing details).
Step 2
Verify your filing period
based on entity type.
Step 3
Access the Ohio Secretary
of State online portal.
Step 4
Complete and submit the report, paying the $25 fee.
Step 5
Save your confirmation
receipt.
Provides immediate confirmation
and faster processing.
Accepted by mail, but requires more
time and must include all signatures.
Entity Type
- Nonprofits: Must file every 5 years, including signatures and updated governance information.
- Professional Corporations: Biennial filing required, tied to licensing compliance.
- Professional LLCs: Same as PCs—biennial reports with license verification.
- LLPs: Must file in odd years by July 1, updating partner and registered agent details.
- PCs & PLLCs: No late fee, but risk administrative dissolution, loss of good standing, and restrictions on business operations.
- LLPs: No late fee, but registration may be revoked and liability protections lost.
- Nonprofits: Risk dissolution, loss of tax-exempt status, and restrictions on grants or contracts.
- Tracking deadlines for different cycles (annual, biennial, or every 5 years).
- Preparing and reviewing filings for accuracy.
- Coordinating with professional licensing requirements.
- Offering ongoing compliance monitoring and registered agent services.
When are Ohio annual reports due?
• Nonprofit Corporations: Every 5 years on the anniversary date of the most recent corporate filing
• Professional Corporations and Professional LLCs: July 30 of even-numbered years
• Limited Liability Partnerships: July 1 of odd-numbered years
How much does it cost to file?
All required entity types pay a uniform $25 filing fee. Ohio does not impose franchise taxes on these entities.
Do Ohio LLCs file annual reports?
No. Standard Ohio LLCs are not required to file annual reports. Only Professional LLCs (PLLCs) that meet specific professional service criteria must file biennial reports.
What happens if I don't file?
While Ohio doesn't impose monetary late fees, continued non-compliance can result in administrative dissolution or revocation, loss of good standing, and potential impacts on professional licensing.
Can I file online?
Yes. Ohio offers online filing for all required entity types through the Secretary of State's business portal. Online filing provides immediate confirmation and faster processing.
Do I need original signatures?
No. Ohio accepts electronic signatures for online filings and does not require original signatures for any of the required reports.
What if my entity doesn't appear on the required list?
Most Ohio business entities, including standard corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and general partnerships, are not required to file annual reports. Only specific entity types listed in the requirements must file.
How do I know if my professional entity must file?
Professional corporations and professional LLCs must meet the definition under Ohio Revised Code § 1785.01(B). If your entity provides professional services and is properly licensed, you likely need to file biennial reports.
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