Articles of Incorporation Ohio

To form a corporation in Ohio, you must file articles of incorporation. The form is customizable.

More information about corporate formation can be accessed through the website of the Ohio Secretary of State.

The articles of incorporation must include the following information:

Name of the corporation
Type of entity
Corporate mailing and street address
The number of shares of stock authorized by the corporation and their par value, class, rights, and restrictions

Mandatory Additional Filings

In addition to the articles of incorporation, Ohio requires “a written appointment of a statutory agent for the purposes set forth in section 1701.07 of the Revised Code.” In Ohio, the statutory agent has a similar role as a registered agent.

The statutory agent form is available on the Secretary of State website and can be filed by mail or online.

The articles of incorporation may be filed online.

The state statutes applicable to articles of incorporation set forth specific requirements and optional language that you may include when filing the document.