Ohio

OH Starting a Business

Provides help with various aspects of starting and running a business such as business registration, trade name registration and applications, business plan help, business structures, financing, tax information and more.

Many people that do a startup in Ohio decide to form an Ohio LLC.

In other cases, entrepreneurs decide to incorporate in Ohio  with a corporation in Ohio, which can be designated as an Ohio S corporation.

Regardless of which business structure you choose, we like to recommend Northwest Registered Agent, LLC for new businesses because of their suite of business maintenance tools and quick service.

Business Forms Includes forms and applications needed to start and run your business and pay your taxes.	Small Business Administration. The contact information for your local Small Business Administration (SBA) office. The SBA offers advice, assistance, and small business loans.
Trade Name Registration Information on how and where to register your company's trade name, and how to find out if your trade name is available.	SBDC  Small Bus. Development Centers The contact information for your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office. The SBDC offers business planning assistance and other reference material.