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How Much Does an Ohio Registered Agent Cost?
Between $49 and $249 a year for a standard plan, depending on the provider. The state adds nothing yearly. Here is every price we found, and what pushes a bill higher.
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Key facts
- Ohio-based agents: $49 a year.
- National brands: $99 to $249 for the first year; renewals up to $199.
- One enterprise provider: $436.
- State fees: $0 a year; $25 to change agents (Form 521).
- Being your own agent: $0, with your home address on the public record.
Every provider's price
| Provider | First year | Renewal | Five years | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Registered Statutory Agent | $49 a year | $49, same as the first year | $245 | October 31, 2026 |
| OhioRegisteredAgent.com | $49 a year | $49; no different renewal stated | $245 | October 31, 2026 |
| Ohio Statutory Agent LLC | $49 a year | $49, listed as a flat yearly price | $245 | October 31, 2026 |
| Northwest | $125 a year | $125 | $625 | October 31, 2026 |
| InCorp | $129 a year | $129, or $87 to $117 a year when prepaying two to five years | $645 paid yearly, or $435 prepaid | October 31, 2026 |
| Harbor Compliance | $99 first year | $159 | $735 | October 31, 2026 |
| LegalZoom | $249 a year | Not stated | $1,245 if the $249 rate holds | November 11, 2026 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 first year | $199, listed as subject to change | $895 | November 11, 2026 |
| CT Corporation | $436 online price, new customers | Not stated | Not computed; billing period not stated | October 31, 2026 |
Each price is from the provider's own Ohio page on the date shown. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
State fees
Ohio's filing fees are set by ORC 111.16. The ones tied to your agent:
- First appointment: no separate fee. It's part of the $99 Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation.
- Changing your agent or its address: $25, on the Statutory Agent Update (Form 521).
- Yearly: nothing. Ohio has no annual agent fee and no annual report for LLCs.
Costs beyond the sticker price
- Renewal increases. ZenBusiness goes from $99 to $199, and Harbor Compliance from $99 to $159.
- Scan limits. Northwest includes ten scans of regular business mail a year.
- Filing add-ons. Some providers file your agent change free; Harbor Compliance sells it as an add-on.
- Prepayment. InCorp's lowest rate requires paying five years up front.
The simple way to compare is the five-year total in the table above. For the full breakdown, see the cheapest Ohio registered agents.
Cost for more than one business
Agents charge per business. Three LLCs at $49 is $147 a year; at $125 it's $375. See the best agent for multiple LLCs.
Questions
How much is a registered agent in Ohio per year?
Standard plans from the 9 providers we track run from $49 to $249 a year, and one enterprise provider lists $436. Three Ohio-based agents list $49.
Does Ohio charge a fee for having a registered agent?
No annual fee. Naming your first agent is part of your $99 formation filing. Changing agents later costs $25.
Why do some registered agents cost so much more?
The legal job is identical. Higher prices pay for multi-state coverage, compliance software, formation bundles, and brand. If you only need Ohio, most of that goes unused.
Are registered agent fees tax deductible?
Fees paid for a business purpose are generally treated as an ordinary business expense. Confirm with your tax preparer for your situation.
$49 a year, no renewal increase
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Keep reading
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