COLUMBUS– Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 13,747 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in March 2019. This marks the most new business filings in a single month in state history.
In comparison, there were 873 more new business filings in the state of Ohio than in the second highest month of April 2018.
“It’s a significant milestone, and one that wouldn’t happen without a business environment that encourages entrepreneurs to take chances – to innovate and grow,” said LaRose. “We’re going to continue doing everything we can to empower Ohioans to succeed.”
Below are the top five Ohio new business filing months to date:
1.March 2019= 13,747 new business filings.
2.April 2018= 12,874 new business filings.
3.March 2017= 12,827 new business filings.
4.January 2019= 12,129 new business filings.
5.May 2018= 12,082 new business filings.
NOTE:New business filings are classified as forms filed with the Ohio Secretary of State that declare the formation of a business entity, including for-profit, non-profit and professional corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships. Filing as a business in Ohio does not guarantee the company will begin operations, be profitable, or create jobs.
Editor’s Quick Facts:
13, 747 new entities filed to do business in Ohio throughout March 2019.
March 2019 set a STATE RECORD for the most new business filings in a single month.
There were 873 more new business filings than the second highest filing month in April 2018.
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