Get an Operating Agreement for your new LLC

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STEP 1
CHECK NAME AVAILABILITY FOR YOUR OHIO LLC

Generally, a limited liability company ("LLC") in Ohio may use any permissible name that is not the same as or deceptively similar to existing corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, or other LLCs. You may verify that the name you have selected for your new Ohio LLC is available. There is no fee for this service.

Ohio LLC Check Name Availability

STEP 2
FORM YOUR OHIO LLC

An Ohio limited liability company is formed by filing a document called The Articles of Organization with the Ohio Secretary of State.
The fee for filing the Articles of Organization is $125. You may pay an additional $100 for expedited service. The check should be made out to “Secretary of State”. Please submit the completed form and filing fee to:

Expedited Service
Ohio Secretary of State
PO Box 1390
Columbus, OH 43216

Non-Expedited Service
Ohio Secretary of State
PO Box 670
Columbus, OH 43216

To complete The Articles of Organization you must include:

The name of the LLC. The name must include the words limited liability company, LLC or L.L.C. at the end of the entity name.
The duration of the LLC. If “perpetual” please skip.
The purpose for forming the LLC. An LLC may list any lawful purpose.
The registered agent for your LLC. The registered agent must sign the form. A registered agent must be an individual residing in the state, a domestic corporation or a foreign corporation authorized to do business in the state. The registered office is typically the business office of the registered agent. It need not be the same office of the LLC’s business office. If you or one of the members of the LLC has an address in the state you may use that address for register agent purposes.
The Articles of Organization must be signed by at least at least one member, manager or other authorized representative of the LLC.

STEP 3
GET A CUSTOMIZED OHIO OPERATING AGREEMENT

It is extremely important that every Ohio LLC has an LLC Operating Agreement. The LLC Operating Agreement is the core document that is referred to when issues concerning the LLC need to be resolved. The LLC Operating Agreement reflects the agreement among the members with respect to the affairs and management of the LLC, as well as governs the relationship amongst the members of the LLC.

STEP 4
GET AN EIN FOR YOUR NEW LLC

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also referred to as a Federal Tax Identification Number. The EIN is generally used to identify a business entity. In general, every business requires an EIN.

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