How to Obtain an Ohio Business Name & Federal Tax Identification Number
The Ohio Secretary of State keeps a list of all registered businesses in the state. You should register a unique business name if you are planning to do business within the State of Ohio and don't plan to use your personal name. According to the Ohio Secretary of State website, you should register trade names, corporation names, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships and reserved names. You should request an Ohio federal tax ID number (EIN) if you have started a new business, purchased an existing business, formed a corporation/partnership or otherwise employ workers.
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Obtaining an Ohio Business Name
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Conduct a name availability search through the Ohio Secretary of State website (See References) and select the "Name Availability" button. If your selected business name is available, you can either file for it online or in person.
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Next, select the "Forms & Fees" button and find the specific form for your type of business (corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability, etc..)
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Check the required fees for the business you want to register and download the form that applies to your type of business.
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Complete the form on the computer or by hand. Sign the form, but do not include your social security number or tax ID number.
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Make checks payable to "Secretary of State." Be sure to only include the exact amount to register your business name. You will not be reimbursed for fee over-payments of $10.00 or less.
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Mail multiple filings along with the filing fee to:
P.O. Box 788
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Send your application as an Overnight Express package to:
Secretary of State
Business Services Division
180 E. Broad St., 16th Floor
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Send regular filings to the P.O. Box number for the specified form you wish to file.
Obtaining a Federal Tax ID Number in Ohio
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Apply for a federal tax ID number online at IRS Office website (See Resources) and click on the "Begin Application" button.
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Follow the online questionnaire. You will receive a federal tax ID number as soon as your application is complete and approved. You can download, save and print the federal ID number for your records.
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Apply for a federal tax ID number in Ohio by calling the IRS office at (800) 829-4933. An IRS agent will ask you a series of questions. You will receive a federal tax ID number once you're approved. It takes two weeks for your federal tax ID number to become part of the IRS records.
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