Ohio Nonprofit cost
Forming a nonprofit in Ohio costs $99 in state fees in year one, then no recurring state fees for most small businesses.
Forming a Ohio Nonprofit
You file Articles of Incorporation, Nonprofit (Form 532B) with the Ohio Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The state fee is $99. See the official fee.
File it yourself with the state →
Every year after
Ohio doesn't require a recurring report for a nonprofit corporation — Every 5 years, based on the date of incorporation (Secretary of State mails notice).
Worth knowing
- Formation is $99 for LLCs, for-profit corporations (up to 990 authorized shares), and nonprofits.
- No annual or biennial report for LLCs or for-profit corporations.
- No Commercial Activity Tax for businesses with $6 million or less in Ohio gross receipts (2025 onward); the CAT minimum tax was eliminated starting 2024.
- Nonprofits file a $25 Statement of Continued Existence every 5 years.
Registered agent
Ohio requires a registered agent. Must appoint an Ohio statutory agent (Ohio resident or business authorized in Ohio with an Ohio address). You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $39 | 180 days |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $39 | Trade name or fictitious name registration (Form 534A) with the Secretary of State; renewal/update $25. |
| Expedited processing | $100 | $100 within 2 business days; $200 within 1 business day; $300 within 4 business hours (in addition to filing fee) |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against Ohio Secretary of State, Business Services Division. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.