COLUMBUS – Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that 6,940 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in January 2012, a small increase over the 6,463 filings from December 2011. Compared to the same time period last year, these numbers are down slightly from January of 2011, in which 7,310 new entities filed with the Secretary of State.
Though the most visible role of the Secretary of State is that of chief elections officer, the office is also the first stop for individuals or companies who want to file and start a business in Ohio. While recognizing these numbers can’t provide a complete picture of Ohio’s jobs climate, they are an important indicator of economic activity that Secretary Husted hopes will add to the discussion of how to improve the state’s overall climate for business.
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.
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