Pennsylvania LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Certificate of Organization (Domestic Limited Liability Company, DSCB:15-8821) with a Docketing Statement (DSCB:15-134A) |
| Filing office | Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations |
| State filing fee | $125 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $70 |
| Annual report | $7; due every year from January 1 through September 30; a new LLC's first report is due the year after it forms. Pennsylvania annual report (new since 2025). $7 for for-profit LLCs; $0 if the LLC has a not-for-profit purpose. |
| Also know | Annual report requirement began January 1, 2025; $7 a year Registered office (or a commercial registered office provider) instead of a registered agent Docketing Statement must accompany the Certificate of Organization |
| State tax registration | Register for state business taxes (sales, use and hotel occupancy tax license; employer withholding) through myPATH using Pennsylvania Online Business Tax Registration |
| Registered agent | Pennsylvania has no registered agent. The LLC must list a registered office with a Pennsylvania street address (a P.O. box alone is not acceptable) or use a Commercial Registered Office Provider |
| Processing time | Current processing times are posted at file.dos.pa.gov. Filings are handled in the order received. |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $125 | $275 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $125 | $374 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $125 | $774 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/fees-and-payments
- www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registrations/annual-reports
- www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/resources/business-resources/frequently-asked-questions
- www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/programs/business/forms/offsite-forms/15-8821-Cert-of-Org-Dom-LLC.pdf
- www.pa.gov/services/revenue/register-my-business-for-taxes
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.