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How to Get an LLC in Oklahoma

The midwestern state of Ohio is one of the best places in the U.S. to start a small business with the Ohio Secretary of State. This state was named the second-best place in the country to start a business by Site Selection magazine. Its economy is in the top 10 wealthiest in the U.S., making Ohio an economic powerhouse.

Ohio also boasts a business-friendly tax system and has many policies aimed at helping small businesses. Major industries in the state include finance, manufacturing, biotechnology, trade, transportation, healthcare and education.

If you want to register a business in Ohio, one of the best ways to do so is by forming an Ohio LLC. Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are a business entity designed for startups and small- and medium-sized businesses. Ohio LLCs give you many of the protections and advantages of larger corporations without all the rules, regulations and compliance issues common to larger business entities.

We’ll tell you what you need to know about the Ohio Secretary of State, Ohio business registration, filing for your Ohio LLC and much more. Whether you’re starting a business in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton or somewhere else, we can help.

Briefly, the benefits of setting up an Ohio LLC include:

Separating and limiting your personal liability from your business liability and debts
Quick and simple filing, management, compliance, regulations and administration of your Ohio LLC
Easy tax filing and potential advantages for tax treatment

Learn more about the benefits of the LLC business structure here.

Six Quick Steps for Oklahoma LLC Filing

We’ve got lots of useful information on starting a business in OK. On this page you’ll find the basic steps of how to start an Oklahoma LLC, with more in-depth content throughout the rest of our guide.

STEP 1: Gather Information for Your Members

First, you need to gather basic information about your LLC, including the names and addresses of the managers or members. The LLC members are typically the people who own and run the business. They are also the ones who can take profits out of the business to pay themselves.

STEP 2: Search for and Choose a Unique Business Name for Your Oklahoma LLC

You will need a distinctive and original name for your Oklahoma LLC that’s not used by any other business in OK. To find out if another company is using your chosen business name, carry out an Oklahoma business entity name search on the OK Secretary of State website.

There are a few rules you’ll need to follow when choosing an LLC name. You can find out more in our guide to searching for and naming your Oklahoma LLC.

Learn about Oklahoma LLC business naming rules.

STEP 3: Provide an Official Address for Your OK LLC

Every Oklahoma LLC must have a designated street address. That could be your home address (if you’re running the company from your residence), your company’s office building or any physical address of your preference. The address can be outside the state of Oklahoma, but it cannot be a P.O. Box.

STEP 4: Assign a Registered Agent for Your Oklahoma LLC

Every OK LLC must have a “Registered Agent.” This is an official position; the Registered Agent is someone who receives official legal and tax correspondence and has responsibility for filing reports with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.

This position can be filled by you, another manager in the business or a dedicated Registered Agent service. Your OK Registered Agent must have a physical street address in Oklahoma and must be present to receive important documents for your company during business hours.

At Incfile, all of our packages include an Oklahoma Registered Agent service that is free for the first year and just $119 per year afterward. We also have a dashboard where you can log in and easily view any document your Registered Agent has received on your behalf.

Learn more about Oklahoma Registered Agents.

STEP 5: Get an Employee Identification Number (EIN) From the Internal Revenue Service

You will need an EIN to identify your business to the IRS. You use this number when filing and paying taxes or when submitting payroll information and payments for your employees. You can obtain one directly from the IRS, or we can get one for you as part of the Oklahoma LLC business formation process.

STEP 6: File Articles of Organization With the Ohio Secretary of State

Once you've gathered all the information for your Oklahoma LLC, you’ll need to file a formal document with the OK Secretary of State. This document is known as your “Articles of Organization,” and filing the document establishes your Oklahoma business registration. Here’s what is typically included in an Oklahoma LLC filing:

Your business name and address
Your business email address
Details of your Registered Agent
How long the business will exist (can be perpetual)
Name of the incorporator

You can file your Oklahoma LLC Articles of Organization online, mail in a form or have Incfile do it on your behalf. There is a fee to file and start an LLC in Oklahoma. You only need to file your Articles of Organization once.

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Review Information From the Oklahoma Secretary of State

The Oklahoma Secretary of State has plenty of information on forming and running a business in Oklahoma. Check out the following resources:

Special Types of Oklahoma LLCs

A regular Oklahoma LLC is suitable for most business needs, but you also have a few other options to incorporate a special type of LLC.

Form an Oklahoma Series LLC

In Oklahoma, you have the option to set up a “Series LLC” — these are specialized LLCs designed to allow you to manage multiple separate LLCs under one master, umbrella LLC. These can be very useful if you don’t want to set up a separate Oklahoma LLC for every individual business you run.

Decide if an Oklahoma Series LLC is right for your new business.

Form a Professional Oklahoma LLC

Some states, including Oklahoma, allow certain occupations to form “Professional LLCs.” These types of businesses typically have special requirements and licensing. Oklahoma does not specifically list the professions that can create a professional LLC.

Form a Foreign LLC in Oklahoma

If your business is already operating in another state and expanding to Oklahoma, you’ll need to form a foreign LLC.

More information on Oklahoma filing and licensing requirements here

What to Do After Forming Your Oklahoma LLC

Want to know your next steps after creating a new LLC in Oklahoma? We’ve got you covered. Here’s our guide to understanding your ongoing requirements, setting up new bank accounts, protecting your business name, getting accounting in place and more.

Detailed Information for Your Oklahoma LLC

You’ll find plenty more insight and guidance on the other pages of this guide, including:

Naming Your Oklahoma LLC

How to search the Oklahoma business registry of the OK Secretary of State and find the right name. Includes information on naming rules, fictitious names, reserving an Oklahoma LLC name and more.

Oklahoma Registered Agents for Your LLC

How to appoint an Oklahoma Registered Agent to your new LLC or change to a different Registered Agent. Includes information on Registered Agent rules and searching for Oklahoma Registered Agents.

Fees and Requirements for Your Oklahoma LLC

How to understand the various fees you’ll need to pay and the requirements you’ll need to meet for both federal and Oklahoma rules. Includes details of Employee Identification Numbers (EINs), Oklahoma and federal business licenses, Oklahoma annual reports and more.

Federal, State, Sales and Other Taxes for Your Oklahoma LLC

How to understand the various taxes you will need to pay to the federal and Oklahoma government. Includes details of federal taxes like income tax and self-employment tax, and Oklahoma taxes like sales tax and income tax.

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What are the fees and requirements to form a business in Oklahoma?

Filing Time and Price

The state charges this amount to file a new business entity. This fee goes directly to the Secretary of State.

State Fee	State Filing Time	Expedited Filing Time
$104	1 Week	3 Business Days

Compliance Requirements

This report is mandatory and must be filed within the specified time frame in order for the entity to remain in good standing with the state. Failure to file this report can lead to the company being revoked or administratively dissolved.