Business formation

Form your business in Pennsylvania

Start your LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Nonprofit in Pennsylvania with a guided, step-by-step workflow tailored to your entity type - and know the state filing fee before you begin.

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Forming an LLC in Pennsylvania costs $125 in state filing fees, which is above the national median: 31 of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. A corporation files for $125 and a nonprofit for $125. Below: the fee table, what else you pay in year one, and the questions founders ask before filing here.

Pennsylvania state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$125
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$125
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$125

Estimated state filing fees, separate from EazeAccounts service fees. Some states set a minimum that can rise with authorized shares, and expedited or online filing may differ. Fees last verified May 2026; confirm the current amount with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State before filing.

What an LLC costs every year in Pennsylvania

Annual Report

By September 30 each year for LLCs New since 2025; the state replaced the old ten-year decennial report with an annual one.

State tax on the LLC

Pennsylvania has no franchise tax on LLCs. LLC income passes through to the owners' state income tax at a flat 3.07 percent.

How long Pennsylvania takes

Online filings through the Business Filing Services portal usually take a week to ten days. Expedited service is available for an added fee.

What is different about Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania LLCs no longer need to advertise their formation; that requirement applies to corporations.
• The $7 annual report is new, and missing it can lead to administrative dissolution after the grace period ends in 2027.
• The Certificate of Organization needs a docketing statement filed with it.

Guide reviewed September 2026 against the Pennsylvania Secretary of State and tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Pennsylvania street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.
EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.
Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Pennsylvania. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.
Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Pennsylvania

Does Pennsylvania require an annual report for LLCs?: Yes, since 2025. It costs $7 and is due by September 30. It replaced the old decennial report.
How much is the Pennsylvania LLC filing fee?: The Certificate of Organization costs $125. There is no publication requirement for LLCs.
How long does Pennsylvania take to form an LLC?: Online filings typically take a week to ten days. Expedited options are available if you pay the added fee.
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Pennsylvania?: The Pennsylvania state filing fee for an LLC is $125, paid once when you file the formation document. That is above the national median: 31 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.
Do I need a registered agent in Pennsylvania?: Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Pennsylvania who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.
What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?: The state fee goes to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.
Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?: Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.

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Pennsylvania state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$125
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$125
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$125

What an LLC costs every year in Pennsylvania

Annual Report

By September 30 each year for LLCs New since 2025; the state replaced the old ten-year decennial report with an annual one.

State tax on the LLC

Pennsylvania has no franchise tax on LLCs. LLC income passes through to the owners' state income tax at a flat 3.07 percent.

How long Pennsylvania takes

Online filings through the Business Filing Services portal usually take a week to ten days. Expedited service is available for an added fee.

What is different about Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania LLCs no longer need to advertise their formation; that requirement applies to corporations.

• The $7 annual report is new, and missing it can lead to administrative dissolution after the grace period ends in 2027.

• The Certificate of Organization needs a docketing statement filed with it.

Guide reviewed September 2026 against the Pennsylvania Secretary of State and tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Pennsylvania street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.

EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.

Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Pennsylvania. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.

Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Pennsylvania

Does Pennsylvania require an annual report for LLCs?

Yes, since 2025. It costs $7 and is due by September 30. It replaced the old decennial report.

How much is the Pennsylvania LLC filing fee?

The Certificate of Organization costs $125. There is no publication requirement for LLCs.

How long does Pennsylvania take to form an LLC?

Online filings typically take a week to ten days. Expedited options are available if you pay the added fee.

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania state filing fee for an LLC is $125, paid once when you file the formation document. That is above the national median: 31 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.

Do I need a registered agent in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Pennsylvania who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.

What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?

The state fee goes to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.

Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?

Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.