Form Your Pennsylvania LLC
Establish your business in the Keystone State with strategic Northeast positioning and thriving tech scenes in Philly and Pittsburgh (note: a low-cost $7 annual report applies as of 2025)
Filed in Pennsylvania
The Keystone State · PA
- State filing fee$125
- Processing time7-10 business days
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$7/year (new annual report req. as of 2025) — due Jan 1 - Sep 30 annually (new since 2025)
- State tax rate7.99% corporate net income tax
- Expedited optionsame day (request received before 10:00 a.m.) (+$100)
Form your Pennsylvania LLC — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Pennsylvania LLC
Free formation means you pay only the $125 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Certificate of Organization filing
We prepare and submit your Certificate of Organization to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Registered agent
Optional registered agent service — recommended for privacy and compliance.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Operating agreement
Professionally drafted operating agreement — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an LLC in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania offers a strategic Northeast location between New York and D.C., with two thriving metros (Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). While the corporate tax rate is higher, the franchise tax was eliminated; note Pennsylvania now requires a low-cost ($7) annual report effective 2025 (replacing the former decennial report).
Pennsylvania now requires an annual report ($7/year, effective 2025), which replaced the former decennial report
No franchise tax (eliminated in 2016)
Strategic location between New York and Washington D.C.
Two major metros: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
Strong healthcare, education, and technology sectors
Rich startup ecosystem in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
Key features of a Pennsylvania LLC
- Annual report required ($7/year, effective 2025) — replaced the former decennial report
- No franchise tax
- (remove — no LLC publication requirement)
- Two major metro areas
Major industries in Pennsylvania
Form your Pennsylvania LLC in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 7-10 business days.
- 01
Choose Your LLC Name
Your name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC,' 'L.L.C.,' or similar designator. Check availability through the Pennsylvania Department of State's business entity search.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Pennsylvania does not require a registered agent for domestic LLCs, but you must maintain a registered office address in the state.
- 03
File Certificate of Organization
Submit your Certificate of Organization to the Pennsylvania Department of State. The filing fee is $125. Online filing is available.
- 04
Publish Notice of Formation
No newspaper publication is required to form an LLC in Pennsylvania; the former LLC advertising requirement was eliminated. (Publication remains required only for corporations.)
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring employees.
- 06
Create an Operating Agreement
Pennsylvania does not require an Operating Agreement, but having one is strongly recommended to define management and member responsibilities.
Pennsylvania LLC costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Pennsylvania LLC requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Pennsylvania LLC in 2026.
- File Certificate of Organization with PA Department of State ($125)
- (remove — no newspaper publication is required to form a PA LLC)
- Maintain a registered office address in Pennsylvania
- Create an Operating Agreement (recommended)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File annual report each year ($7), due January 1 – September 30 (replaced the decennial report effective 2025)
Filing information
- Formation document
- Certificate of Organization
- Filing agency
- Pennsylvania Department of State
- Registered agent
- Not required
- Operating agreement
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $70 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $125 Pennsylvania state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, operating agreement, and compliance.
Starter
- Certificate of Organization filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent — 1 year free
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Operating agreement
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Pennsylvania LLC questions, answered
Common questions about forming an LLC in Pennsylvania. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Pennsylvania?
The state filing fee is $125. No newspaper publication is required to form an LLC. Pennsylvania now requires a $7/year annual report (effective 2025, replacing the former decennial report). Our service fee starts at $100 plus state fees.
Does Pennsylvania require annual reports?
Pennsylvania now requires an annual report for $7/year (effective January 1, 2025, under Act 122 of 2022), which replaced the former decennial report. It remains low-cost for ongoing compliance.
What is the publication requirement?
No newspaper publication is required to form an LLC in Pennsylvania; the former LLC advertising requirement was eliminated. Publication remains required only for corporations.
Does Pennsylvania require a registered agent?
No, domestic Pennsylvania LLCs do not need a registered agent. However, you must maintain a registered office address in the state.
What is Pennsylvania's corporate tax rate?
Pennsylvania has a 7.99% corporate net income tax rate. Single-member LLCs are typically taxed as pass-through entities on personal returns.
Is Philadelphia or Pittsburgh better for startups?
Both cities have strong startup ecosystems. Philadelphia is larger with more financial services and healthcare. Pittsburgh excels in AI, robotics, and technology, anchored by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania government filing resources
Filing fees for common LLC services
Official Pennsylvania state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
Reservation lasts 120 days (bank name reservations last 6 months).
PA does NOT issue 'Certificate of Good Standing.' Domestic filing associations get a Subsistence Certificate.
Learn moreCertified copies: $55 base plus $3 per page.
$15 per document (NOT per page).
No fee: PA's official Business One-Stop hub help guide states 'There is no fee to submit your application.' Registration is via the Pennsylvania Online Business Tax Re…
Learn more$35 if the Application for Reinstatement is delivered to the bureau electronically.
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