Form a Pennsylvania LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Pennsylvania LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Pennsylvania | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Pennsylvania LLCs are formed by filing a Certificate of Organization with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
Pennsylvania LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and September 30 each year. The first one is due the year after the LLC is formed.
You also need a registered agent in Pennsylvania every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Pennsylvania address and are there in business hours.
- Annual reports began January 1, 2025 and replaced the old decennial report, which has been repealed.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.
What a "$0" Pennsylvania LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Pennsylvania filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Pennsylvania filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Pennsylvania filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Pennsylvania filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania charges a one-time fee to file the Certificate of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: Pennsylvania LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and September 30 each year.
What are the yearly costs of a Pennsylvania LLC?
Pennsylvania LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and September 30 each year. You also need a registered agent in Pennsylvania every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Pennsylvania LLC?
Yes: file the Certificate of Organization yourself with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Pennsylvania?
No. The Pennsylvania filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
