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Ohio LLC Annual Report Requirements: Deadline, Fee and How to File (2026)

This guide covers the Ohio LLC annual report rules: what Ohio asks of your LLC each year to stay in good standing. Here is exactly what Ohio asks for, when it is due, what it costs, where to file and what happens if you miss it.

Quick answer

Ohio does not require LLCs to file an annual report. You still need to keep a registered agent, and foreign-owned single-member LLCs still file Form 5472 with the IRS every year.

Ohio Annual Report Requirements at a Glance

ItemDetails
Annual reportNot required for LLCs
Still requiredA registered agent in Ohio at all times
Federal filingForm 5472 each year if the LLC is foreign-owned and single-member
TaxesState taxes may apply if you do business in Ohio

What an Ohio LLC Must Still Do Each Year

  1. Keep your registered agent active and your address up to date
  2. Update the state if your LLC’s details change
  3. File Form 5472 with the IRS each year if the LLC is foreign-owned
  4. Check state tax registration if you sell in Ohio

What Happens If You Miss It

With no annual report, the main risk is letting your registered agent lapse; the state can then revoke the LLC.

What You Need Before Filing

  • Your LLC’s exact legal name and state file number
  • Your registered agent’s name and address
  • Your principal office address
  • The names and addresses of members or managers, if the form asks for them
  • A card or bank account to pay the fee online

Ohio LLC Annual Report: What Founders Abroad Should Know

Ohio does not ask LLCs to file an annual report, so there is no yearly Ohio LLC annual report fee or state deadline to track. That makes Ohio cheaper to keep than states such as Florida ($138.75 a year) or Massachusetts ($500 a year). It does not mean nothing is due, though. To keep an Ohio LLC in good standing you still need to:

  • Keep a registered agent in Ohio at all times, so official mail and legal notices reach you
  • File Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 with the IRS every year if your LLC is foreign-owned and single-member
  • Keep your LLC’s address and member details up to date with the state if they change
  • Check whether Ohio state taxes apply if you sell to customers or hire people in Ohio

Many founders abroad mix up the Ohio LLC annual report with Form 5472. Ohio has no annual report, while Form 5472 (with a pro forma Form 1120) goes to the IRS, due April 15 for calendar-year LLCs, and the penalty for missing it starts at $25,000. A foreign-owned single-member LLC needs Form 5472 every year.

LLCPronto clients do not have to track any of this alone. We remind you before every Ohio deadline, so your LLC stays in good standing while you run your business. Ask us on WhatsApp for current pricing.

Ohio Annual Filing: FAQs

Does Ohio require an LLC annual report?

No.

What do I still need to do each year?

Keep a registered agent, update the state if details change, and file Form 5472 if your LLC is foreign-owned.

When is the Ohio LLC annual report due?

There is no Ohio LLC annual report, so there is no state due date. Keep your registered agent active, and if your LLC is foreign-owned and single-member, file Form 5472 with the IRS by April 15.

How much does an Ohio LLC cost to keep each year?

Ohio charges no yearly annual report fee. Your main yearly costs are a registered agent and, for foreign-owned single-member LLCs, the Form 5472 filing.

Do non-residents need to file anything with Ohio each year?

Not an annual report. Non-residents still keep an Ohio registered agent, and foreign-owned single-member LLCs file Form 5472 with the IRS every year.

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Facts checked against the Ohio Secretary of State. Fees and deadlines can change; always confirm on the official site before you file.

Keep Your Ohio LLC in Good Standing

Ohio has no yearly report, but a foreign-owned LLC still files Form 5472 and Form 1120 each year. We file both for up to $60.

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