Business Formation in Pennsylvania
LLC & Corporation formation in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania LLCs file a Certificate of Organization and an annual report under Act 122.
Corporation Formation in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Pennsylvania Department of State — Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
- LLC formation document
- Certificate of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $125
- Corporation state filing fee
- $125
- Annual / periodic report
- Pennsylvania requires an annual report (Act 122).
- Annual report fee
- $7
- Registered agent requirement
- Pennsylvania requires a Commercial Registered Office Provider or an in-state registered office address.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual report ($7) and maintain a registered office.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Formation
Ready to form your company in Pennsylvania?
Initial formation is $495 plus Pennsylvania state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.