Nonprofit · Ohio · 2026
What a nonprofit really costs in Ohio
Every state fee and deadline for a nonprofit in Ohio, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$99
Initial Articles of Incorporation, Nonprofit (Form 532B)
First year with the state
~$124
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$99
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $348 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- Ohio nonprofit Statement of Continued ExistenceOnce, within 1825 days of forming. Due every 5 years after incorporation or the last corporate filing (ORC 1702.59). Schema has no 5-year cadence, so this is modeled as a one-time item at about 5 years; repeat every 5 years.$25
How fast
Standard processing: 3-7 business days (regular service).
- Expedite 1 (within 2 business days)+$100
- Expedite 2 (within 1 business day)+$200
Questions
How much does it cost to form a nonprofit in Ohio?
Ohio charges $99 to file the Initial Articles of Incorporation, Nonprofit (Form 532B).
What does a nonprofit cost every year in Ohio?
Ohio nonprofit Statement of Continued Existence: $25, once, within 1825 days of forming (Due every 5 years after incorporation or the last corporate filing (ORC 1702.59). Schema has no 5-year cadence, so this is modeled as a one-time item at about 5 years; repeat every 5 years.).
Can I expedite a nonprofit filing in Ohio?
Yes: Expedite 1 (within 2 business days) for $100, Expedite 2 (within 1 business day) for $200, on top of the filing fee.
Not sure a nonprofit is right?
Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Ohio.
Plan my company freeSource: https://www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/filing-forms--fee-schedule/ · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.