Start a Pennsylvania LLC
How to start an LLC in Pennsylvania →
Name, registered agent, Certificate of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Pennsylvania LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Pennsylvania operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Pennsylvania LLC
Pennsylvania Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Pennsylvania registered agent →
Every Pennsylvania LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Pennsylvania deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Pennsylvania LLC at a glance
Formed with
Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
Formation document
Certificate of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
Pennsylvania LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and September 30 each year.
Must contain "company", "limited" or "limited liability company", or an abbreviation of one of those terms, and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Pennsylvania register.
- Annual reports began January 1, 2025 and replaced the old decennial report, which has been repealed.
- Starting with reports due in 2027, an LLC that does not file faces administrative dissolution six months after the due date.
- The Certificate of Organization is filed with a docketing statement, and no newspaper advertising is required to form an LLC.
Forming a Pennsylvania LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Pennsylvania LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Pennsylvania?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Pennsylvania, and file a Certificate of Organization with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Pennsylvania LLC cost?
Pennsylvania charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Pennsylvania LLC file an annual report?
Pennsylvania LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and September 30 each year.
Is an operating agreement required in Pennsylvania?
No, but every Pennsylvania LLC should have one.
