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File for a business online, search existing Ohio businesses and learn more from the Ohio Secretary of State's Business Services Division.
- Ohio Business Resource Connection
The Secretary of State’s Office (SOS) operates the “Business...
- Service of Process
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- Forms and Fees
Business Services. Filing Forms & Fee Schedule. All forms...
- Business Reports
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- Ohio Business Resource Connection
The Ohio Secretary of State's Office is responsible for overseeing elections for the state of Ohio as well as registering companies to do business in Ohio.
1. First, register with the Ohio Secretary of State. Registration information as well as forms are available online (opens in a new window) or at (877) SOS-FILE. 2. Obtain a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN).
19 sie 2022 · Search for businesses registered to do business in the State of Ohio. Entrepreneurs can use the Ohio Secretary of State's Business Search portal to search for available business names. Business search also allows users to search and retrieve data and images maintained in the Business Database.
Ohio Business Filings. Secretary LaRose & the Office. Elections & Voting. Campaign Finance. Legislation & Ballot Issues.
Review Starting Your Business in Ohio for guidance on choosing a legal entity (such as a corporation or limited liability company or LLC) and registering with the Ohio Secretary of State, employer requirements, business taxes, and more.
Business Services. Filing Forms & Fee Schedule. All forms can be submitted online at www.OhioBusinessCentral.gov. To file on paper, please note that we may only accept single-sided, 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper as the documents are all scanned and imaged into our database after being processed.