How to Dissolve an LLC in Ohio

What you need to know about Ohio LLC dissolution

Ohio charges no fee for LLC dissolution but $50 for corporations. Tax clearance required for corporations.

Ohio LLC dissolution is handled by the Ohio Secretary of State. The official form is called the Certificate of Dissolution, and it must be signed by an authorized member, manager, or officer of the LLC.

Ohio dissolution process

1. Member or manager approval — per your operating agreement, get the required approval to dissolve.
2. Wind up affairs — collect receivables, pay outstanding debts, distribute remaining assets to members.
3. File the Certificate of Dissolution — submit to the Ohio Secretary of State along with the applicable filing fee.
4. File final federal and state tax returns — marked as "final return."
5. Cancel licenses, permits, and registrations — local, state, and any other jurisdictions.

Ohio Secretary of State resources

• Ohio Secretary of State business filings
• Official form: Certificate of Dissolution
• State filing fee: Contact us for current fee

What we file for you

When you use DissolveYourBusiness.com to dissolve your Ohio LLC:

• We prepare the Certificate of Dissolution based on the information you provide.
• We file it with the Ohio Secretary of State on your behalf.
• We email you the state confirmation when the filing is processed.
• Our service fee is a flat $75. State fees are paid separately.

We do not file your federal or state tax returns, cancel your EIN, or close your business licenses — those steps are your responsibility. We focus on the state dissolution filing.