Limited Liability Company (LLC)
The default for most Ohio small businesses and real estate investors. Liability protection plus pass-through taxation. Flexible governance.
Business Formation
Expert Help Launching Your Business.
Trust a local specialist for fast and effective service. Create a LLC, S Corp, or C Corp. We help you choose and file the structure that fits how your business operates.
LLC, S Corp, or C Corp?
How we help form business entities in Ohio.
Choosing the right entity is the foundation of everything that follows: liability protection, tax treatment, how you raise capital, and what happens when you exit. We help you choose the ideal structure alongside your accountant, then handle the full filing process.
In this interview clip, Nicholas walks through entity selection (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or nonprofit) and explains how Costaras Law acts as the registered agent to protect clients' privacy.
Common Business Entities
Understanding your options.
S Corporation Election
A tax-saving election available to LLCs and corporations. Cuts self-employment tax once revenue is high enough (your accountant can calculate when this election makes sense).
C Corporation
Built for larger, more complex businesses, often with outside investors. Enables stock-based compensation, multiple share classes, and capital raises from investors.
Nonprofit Entities
501(c)(3) formation, board governance, and ongoing compliance for mission-driven Ohio organizations.
What Business Formation Includes
Step-by-step legal guidance.
- File the entity with the state: LLCs, S corporations, C corporations, and nonprofits
- Obtain your EIN with the IRS
- Open the appropriate business bank account
- Draft the right governance document: operating agreement, shareholder agreement, or partnership agreement
Operating Agreements That Prevent Disputes
Tailored solutions for every business.
Online templates use generic terms for ownership, decisions, and exits. They don't specify what happens when a partner wants out or two partners disagree. We draft operating agreements that cover what the generic templates miss:
- Ownership percentages and capital contributions
- Roles and responsibilities
- Decision making and voting
- Distributions, buyouts, and dispute resolution
What You Get With Costaras Law
The complete package.
- Strategic guidance on entity selection with your accountant looped in
- Complete filing package, from formation to EIN and banking
- Tailored operating or shareholder agreements
- Registered agent services in Ohio for privacy
- Clear timelines and communication so you can focus on growth
Succession & Buy-Sell Planning
Buy-sell agreements, ownership transitions, and exit strategies for closely-held Ohio businesses.
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Compliance
Keep the company legally sound: filings, governance, and regulatory checkups before small gaps become problems.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Buy or sell with confidence: due diligence, deal structure, and closings for small and mid-size Ohio businesses.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
Quick answers, no jargon.
Filing with the Ohio Secretary of State is same-day in most cases. The full package (entity + EIN + operating agreement + banking setup) typically takes 5–10 business days.
Yes, filing to form the entity is not difficult. But many online forms don't include an operating agreement that defines ownership, decision rights, distributions, and exit terms. These documents are key to protecting your interests. We deliver the complete package.
We quote a flat fee before any work begins. The price covers the whole process with no hourly billing surprises: entity filing, obtaining an EIN for tax purposes, drafting the operating agreement, acting as the registered agent for the first year, and banking setup support.
Yes. We act as your Ohio registered agent, so your home address stays out of the public record and all legal notices go through our office and get forwarded to you.