What an LLC Costs in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: The Department of State lists the Certificate of Organization for a domestic LLC at $125. Optional expedited service costs extra, on top of the filing fee: same-day service (received before 10:00 a.m.) $100, 3-hour service (received before 2:00 p.m.) $300, and 1-hour service (received… Pennsylvania Department of State, Fees and Payments
| LLC filing fee | The Department of State lists the Certificate of Organization for a domestic LLC at $125. Optional expedited service costs extra, on top of the filing fee: same-day service (received before 10:00 a.m.) $100, 3-hour service (received before 2:00 p.m.) $300, and 1-hour service (received before 4:00 p.m.) $1,000. Act 135 of 2016 provides a business fee exemption for veteran-owned and reservist-owned small businesses. |
|---|---|
| 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". |
| Publication requirement | The Department of State says no advertising is required when forming a domestic LLC, and no advertising is required for foreign LLCs registering to do business (advertising applies to foreign corporations). Separately, a fictitious name registration that lists an individual must be advertised in two newspapers of general circulation in the county, one of them a legal newspaper. |
Where to get help in Pennsylvania
More Pennsylvania starting an llc & small business
- LLC Annual Report in Pennsylvania
- Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Pennsylvania
- All Pennsylvania starting an llc & small business rules
FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Pennsylvania?
The Department of State lists the Certificate of Organization for a domestic LLC at $125. Optional expedited service costs extra, on top of the filing fee: same-day service (received before 10:00 a.m.) $100, 3-hour service (received before 2:00 p.m.) $300, and 1-hour service (received before 4:00 p.m.) $1,000.
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.
Does Pennsylvania require an LLC to publish a notice?
The Department of State says no advertising is required when forming a domestic LLC, and no advertising is required for foreign LLCs registering to do business (advertising applies to foreign corporations). Separately, a fictitious name registration that lists an individual must be advertised in two newspapers of general circulation in the county, one of them a legal newspaper.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.