As of October 16, 2026, ListRiver's records show 57,839 active registered businesses in Ohio. 75% are LLCs. 9,023 were formed in September 2026.
How many businesses are registered in Ohio?
ListRiver has 57,839 active registered businesses in Ohio on record as of October 16, 2026, from official Ohio business registry data. Dissolved and defunct businesses are not counted.
How many new businesses were formed in Ohio in September 2026?
9,023 businesses on record in Ohio were formed in September 2026.
How many new businesses opened in Ohio in the last 12 months?
29,308 businesses on record in Ohio were formed in the 12 months through September 2026.
What is the most common type of business in Ohio?
LLCs are the most common: 43,415 of 57,839 businesses on record (75%), followed by Corporations with 10,827 (19%).
Which Ohio city has the most businesses?
Columbus, with 6,443 businesses on record (11% of the state total).
Where does this data come from?
From Ohio's official business registry. ListRiver loads each new state file, standardizes it, removes duplicates and updates its database weekly. Email and industry details are added from SMBCredit.net where available.
How do I get a list of businesses in Ohio?
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Counts come from official Ohio business registry records on file with ListRiver, current as of October 16, 2026. They include businesses that are active on the state register; dissolved and defunct entities are excluded. Contact details are added from SMBCredit.net where available. Formation months reflect the registration date the state reports. See the methodology for sources, update schedules and known limits.