Head to head · Ohio

ZenBusiness vs CT Corporation: Ohio Registered Agent Comparison

ZenBusiness comes out ahead for Ohio, 3.8 to 3.4 on our score. We can't total five years for both, because CT Corporation doesn't state its renewal or billing period. On listed price, ZenBusiness is $99 and CT Corporation is $436.

Updated November 11, 2026Prices checked October 31 to November 11, 2026Providers reviewed 9

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Winner

ZenBusiness

3.8

$99 first year · five years: $895

Best for: New founders forming an LLC through ZenBusiness who want the agent bundled in.

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CT Corporation

3.4

$436 online price, new customers · five years: Not computed; billing period not stated

Best for: Large companies and legal departments managing many entities across many states.

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The short version

ZenBusiness wins on five-year cost and clear terms. CT Corporation wins on lawsuit and notice alerts. They tie on filing help.

Side by side

	ZenBusiness	CT Corporation
Our score	3.8 / 10	3.4 / 10
Price	$99 first year	$436 online price, new customers
Renewal	$199, listed as subject to change	Not stated
Five-year cost	$895 ✓ better	Not computed; billing period not stated
Lawsuit and notice alerts	Not stated on its Ohio page	Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly ✓ better
Who files the appointment	Not stated on its Ohio page	Not stated on its Ohio page
Limits and extra charges	First-year price excludes state fees; advertises 50% off for businesses switching to it ✓ better	Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra
Ohio office	Ohio location not named on its Ohio page	Ohio location not named on its Ohio page
Portal	Account login and mobile app; agent features not described	Compliance portal
Google rating	Not collected	4.1 of 5, 59 Google reviews (New York, NY listing, data of Sept. 12, 2026)
Coverage	National	National

From each provider's own Ohio page: ZenBusiness (read November 11, 2026) and CT Corporation (read October 31, 2026). How we score.

Cost: hard to compare

ZenBusiness lists $99 first year, and its renewal is $199, listed as subject to change. CT Corporation lists $436 online price, new customers, and its renewal is not stated. We can't total five years for both, because CT Corporation doesn't state its renewal or billing period. On listed price, ZenBusiness is $99 and CT Corporation is $436.

Lawsuit alerts: CT Corporation has a slight edge

This is the part of the job that matters most, because a summons you never see can become a default judgment. ZenBusiness: not stated on its Ohio page. CT Corporation: not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Filing help: even

Naming a new agent in Ohio means filing the Statutory Agent Update (Form 521) with a $25 state fee. ZenBusiness: not stated on its Ohio page. CT Corporation: not stated on its Ohio page.

Limits and fine print

ZenBusiness: First-year price excludes state fees; advertises 50% off for businesses switching to it. CT Corporation: Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra.

Which should you choose?

ZenBusiness is best for: new founders forming an LLC through ZenBusiness who want the agent bundled in.

CT Corporation is best for: large companies and legal departments managing many entities across many states.

Neither is our top pick for an Ohio-only business. See how each stacks up against the leader: Ohio Registered Statutory Agent vs ZenBusiness and Ohio Registered Statutory Agent vs CT Corporation.

Questions

Is ZenBusiness or CT Corporation cheaper for Ohio registered agent service?

ZenBusiness lists $99 first year (renewal: $199, listed as subject to change). CT Corporation lists $436 online price, new customers (renewal: Not stated). We can't total five years for both, because CT Corporation doesn't state its renewal or billing period. On listed price, ZenBusiness is $99 and CT Corporation is $436.

Which one files the Ohio agent change for you?

ZenBusiness: Not stated on its Ohio page. CT Corporation: Not stated on its Ohio page. Ohio's state fee for the change is $25 either way unless the provider covers it.

Which is faster at telling you about a lawsuit?

ZenBusiness: Not stated on its Ohio page. CT Corporation: Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Can I switch from CT Corporation to ZenBusiness?

Yes. Sign up with the new agent first, then file Ohio's Statutory Agent Update (Form 521) with the new agent's acceptance and the $25 state fee. Cancel the old service once the state's record shows the new agent.

Our #1 pick for Ohio

$49 a year flat, same-day scans, and a phone call if a lawsuit goes unread.

Start for $49 a yearRenews at $49. One price per business.