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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.
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.
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 or at (877) SOS-FILE. 2. Obtain a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). Contact the Internal Revenue Service to learn additional information and an online application at IRS.gov - search "EIN." 3. Open a Bank Account.
The Ohio Secretary of State's office provides public access to a wide variety of documents, including corporate, uniform commercial code, election and campaign finance records. Ohio notaries public and ministers also file with the Secretary of State's office.
Contact the Secretary of State's Office Regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. If you need immediate assistance with an elections-related inquiry, please call 877.767.6446 x1
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.