Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide is a brief overview of how to form an LLC in Ohio.
Detailed Lessons:
4. Operating Agreement ← you are here
5. Tax ID Number (EIN)
6. No Annual Report
Ohio LLC Costs:
Ohio LLC filing fee: $99
Ohio LLC annual report fee: none
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LLC Operating Agreement (template + instructions)
Downloads
You can download a free Operating Agreement below. We offer the free template in 3 different formats:
- Operating Agreement (Microsoft Word)
- Operating Agreement (PDF)
- Operating Agreement (Google Docs > click “make a copy”)
Next Step
After you’ve completed and signed your LLC’s Operating Agreement, you can then proceed to the next lesson: Tax ID Number (EIN).
Founder & Educator, LLC University®
Matt Horwitz has been the leading expert on LLC education for the past decade. He founded LLC University in 2010 after realizing people needed simple and actionable instructions to start an LLC that other companies weren't offering. He's cited by Entrepreneur Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and the US Chamber of Commerce, and was featured by CNBC and InventRight.
Matt holds a Bachelor's Degree in business from Drexel University with a concentration in business law. He performs extensive research and analysis to convert state laws into simple instructions anyone can follow to form their LLC - all for free! Read more about Matt Horwitz and LLC University.
Matt holds a Bachelor's Degree in business from Drexel University with a concentration in business law. He performs extensive research and analysis to convert state laws into simple instructions anyone can follow to form their LLC - all for free! Read more about Matt Horwitz and LLC University.
thanks, this helps a lot. I’m just starting my LLC and will need more help. I know who to contact. thank you!
You’re very welcome Michael!