The Certificate of Organization fee is $125. Expedited service adds $100 for same-day service on filings received before 10:00 a.m., $300 for three-hour service before 2:00 p.m., or $1,000 for one-hour service before 4:00 p.m.
Official sourceWhat does Pennsylvania charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File a Certificate of Organization with the Department of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations. The certificate lists a Pennsylvania registered office. |
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| Formation charges | The Certificate of Organization fee is $125. Expedited service adds $100 for same-day service on filings received before 10:00 a.m., $300 for three-hour service before 2:00 p.m., or $1,000 for one-hour service before 4:00 p.m. |
| Recurring filing | An LLC files an annual report with a $7 fee. The fee is $0 for an LLC with a not-for-profit purpose. The old ten-year report requirement was repealed. |
| First and later due dates | An LLC's first annual report is due the year after it forms. Each year the filing window runs from January 1 to September 30. Failure to file leads to administrative dissolution, with a transition period for reports due in 2027. |
| Registered agent and office | Pennsylvania requires a registered office, which must be a real street address or rural route box in Pennsylvania. A post office box alone does not work. An LLC with no Pennsylvania address can list a commercial registered office provider under a written contract, or the name of a county. |
| Taxes and other costs | The $7 report is not a tax. Pennsylvania and local taxes, business licenses, payroll accounts and registered office provider fees depend on the business and are outside the state filing subtotal. |
When does the first Pennsylvania LLC report fall due?
An LLC's first annual report is due the year after it forms. Each year the filing window runs from January 1 to September 30. Failure to file leads to administrative dissolution, with a transition period for reports due in 2027.
An LLC files an annual report with a $7 fee. The fee is $0 for an LLC with a not-for-profit purpose. The old ten-year report requirement was repealed.
Who can be the Pennsylvania registered agent?
Pennsylvania requires a registered office, which must be a real street address or rural route box in Pennsylvania. A post office box alone does not work. An LLC with no Pennsylvania address can list a commercial registered office provider under a written contract, or the name of a county.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Save the filed certificate, sign an operating agreement and get an EIN when needed. Register the state tax accounts that match the business, check local licenses, and file the annual report online between January 1 and September 30 of the second year.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the state filing fees?
The $7 report is not a tax. Pennsylvania and local taxes, business licenses, payroll accounts and registered office provider fees depend on the business and are outside the state filing subtotal.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Department of State fees - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Annual reports in Pennsylvania - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Annual report FAQ - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Commercial registered office providers - reviewed October 1, 2026
- 15 Pa.C.S. 109 provider in place of address - reviewed October 1, 2026
- 15 Pa.C.S. 146 annual report - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pennsylvania LLC file an annual report?
Yes. Since 2025 most LLCs file an annual report for $7. The filing window runs from January 1 to September 30.
When is the first Pennsylvania annual report due?
The year after formation. A company formed in 2026 files in 2027, before September 30.
Is there still a ten-year report in Pennsylvania?
No. Act 122 of 2022 created the annual report and repealed the ten-year report requirement.
Can I use a P.O. box as my Pennsylvania registered office?
No. A post office box alone is not acceptable. Use a Pennsylvania street address, or list a commercial registered office provider under a contract.
What happens if I miss the Pennsylvania annual report?
The Department can administratively dissolve the LLC. For reports due in 2027, dissolution starts six months after the due date. Reinstatement needs a fee and current report information.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.