Our small business online advice columnist. CCH Online Store Books on small business topics. Free E-mail Newsletter Monthly updates on developments affecting small businesses. The following are the filing requirements and payments by domestic corporations to the Secretary of State. The minimum fees are based on the number of shares of capital stock authorized.
Capital stock is the total amount of stock authorized for issue by a corporation.
The following are the filing requirements and payments by foreign corporations to the Secretary of State. As a foreign corporation you will pay an initial installment of the license fee based on the number of issued shares represented in Ohio. Ohio requires that you obtain a license and pay a fee if you are operating certain types of businesses in the state. Below is a partial list of some of the types of businesses required to obtain a license. Be sure to check with the state to make sure you are complying with the license requirements for your particular profession.