Ohio Biennial Report / Statement of Continued Existence
Annual and biennial reports are entity information updates typically filed with the Secretary of State. Depending on the state and entity type, report due dates and fees vary. See the table below for information on filing a report in Ohio.
For Corporations:
Not required
For Limited Liability Companies:
Not required
For Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | Ohio Secretary of State |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Every 5 years if no other filing has been submitted. Due by the end of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your five-year report is due March 31. |
| Law: | Ohio Revised Code §§1702.59 and 1703.27 |
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| Fact Checked: | 8/6/20 |
For Domestic Professional Corporations:
| Agency: | Ohio Secretary of State |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | By July 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Law: | Ohio Code § 1785.06. |
| Penalties: | No late fee. Your business can be dissolved or revoked in a couple months. |
| Notes: |
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| Fact Checked: | 9/10/19 |
For Foreign Professional Corporations:
For Domestic Professional LLCs:
| Agency: | Ohio Secretary of State |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | By July 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Law: | Ohio Code § 1785.06. |
| Penalties: | No late fee. Your business can be dissolved or revoked in a couple months. |
| Notes: |
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For Foreign Professional LLCs:
For Limited Liability Partnerships:
| Agency: | Ohio Secretary of State |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | By July 1 of odd-numbered years. |
| Law: | Ohio Code § 1775.63 |
| Penalties: | No late fee. Your business can be dissolved or revoked in a couple months. |
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| Fact Checked: | 9/10/19 |
