LLC Annual Report in Pennsylvania
When a Pennsylvania LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: Beginning in 2025, LLCs (domestic and foreign) must file an Annual Report [DSCB:15-146]. The fee is $7 for LLCs ($0 for LLCs with a not-for-profit purpose). Pennsylvania Department of State, Annual Reports; Fees and Payments
| Annual report | Beginning in 2025, LLCs (domestic and foreign) must file an Annual Report [DSCB:15-146]. The fee is $7 for LLCs ($0 for LLCs with a not-for-profit purpose). LLC reports are due by September 30 each year, and the first report is due the year after formation or initial foreign registration. Beginning with reports due in 2027, an LLC that fails to file will be subject to administrative dissolution/termination/cancellation six months after the due date. Reinstatement costs $35 if filed electronically ($40 otherwise), plus $15 for each annual report not previously paid. Restricted professional companies also file a Certificate of Annual Registration by April 15, with a fee the Department lists as "at least $500". |
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| Registered agent | Pennsylvania uses a registered office rather than a named agent. The Certificate of Organization must state the street address of the company's registered office in Pennsylvania, or instead name a commercial registered office provider ("c/o" the provider) that has filed a statement of address with the Department of State. The Department lists a Change of Registered Office at $5. |
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FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Pennsylvania?
Beginning in 2025, LLCs (domestic and foreign) must file an Annual Report [DSCB:15-146]. The fee is $7 for LLCs ($0 for LLCs with a not-for-profit purpose). LLC reports are due by September 30 each year, and the first report is due the year after formation or initial foreign registration. Beginning with reports due in 2027, an LLC that fails to file will be subject to administrative dissolution/termination/cancellation six months after the due date. Reinstatement costs $35 if filed electronically ($40 otherwise), plus $15 for each annual report not previously paid.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania uses a registered office rather than a named agent. The Certificate of Organization must state the street address of the company's registered office in Pennsylvania, or instead name a commercial registered office provider ("c/o" the provider) that has filed a statement of address with the Department of State. The Department lists a Change of Registered Office at $5.
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