BT&ABT&APennsylvania is the sixth-largest U.S. state economy, anchored by Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and a diverse base in healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. The Keystone State is one of the few without an annual LLC report — replaced by a once-per-decade decennial filing — which keeps ongoing compliance simple. We guide you through the Certificate of Organization filing and what to expect over the LLC's first decade.
Key filing details as of 2026. Fees and processing times are subject to change — verify with Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations before filing.
Filing Fee
$125
Annual Fee
$70 decennial report (every 10 years)
Annual Due Date
Decennial — next wave 2027
Processing Time
7–10 business days (standard)
Expedited Filing
Available
Filing Agency
Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
Annual Report Required
No
Publication Required
No
State Income Tax
Yes
Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states that does not require an annual LLC report. Instead, a decennial report is due once every ten years for a modest $70 fee.
Pennsylvania's diverse $900B+ economy spans healthcare (UPMC, Penn Medicine), finance, manufacturing, energy, and a growing tech corridor along the I-95 spine.
Home to Penn State, the University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon, Pitt, and Temple — Pennsylvania graduates more business and STEM students than most states.
Pennsylvania levies a flat 3.07% personal income tax — one of the lowest flat rates in the country — which applies to LLC pass-through income for resident members.
We guide you through each step — from name selection to getting your EIN.
Your name must include "Limited Liability Company," "LLC," or an abbreviation, and must be distinguishable from any existing Pennsylvania entity. We confirm availability with the Department of State.
Pennsylvania requires a registered office address (not a P.O. box) inside the state. We coordinate a commercial registered office provider if you do not maintain a Pennsylvania address.
We prepare and file Form DSCB:15-8821 with the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations. The $125 filing fee includes the related Docketing Statement, which captures tax-classification details.
We obtain your federal EIN, draft a Pennsylvania-aligned operating agreement, and walk you through PA-100 enterprise registration if you will have employees or collect sales tax.
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Talk to an AdvisorDisclaimer: The information on this page is for general guidance and is current as of 2026. Filing fees, processing times, and requirements are subject to change. We recommend verifying current requirements with the Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations before filing. This content does not constitute legal or tax advice. Consult with a qualified attorney or tax professional for advice specific to your situation.
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