LLC COST GUIDE · OCTOBER 27, 2026 Pennsylvania State filing fee: $125

Pennsylvania LLC cost

Pennsylvania LLC Cost (2026)

Official Pennsylvania LLC formation filing fee, report or franchise charges, and first-year cost estimate from government sources.

Fees checked: October 27, 2026 · Sources: official state filing offices

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Not legal or tax advice. Confirm current fees on the linked official sources before you file.

Quick cost snapshot

Formation filing$125Official state filing fee
Report / recurring$7$7 annual report (for-profit associations)
Franchise / privilegeNoneNone on DOS fees page for standard LLC
Name reservationConfirmOptional unless noted

Fees checked: October 27, 2026 (America/New_York). Confirm on the linked official pages before you file.

Formation filing fee

Pennsylvania domestic LLC formation filing fee: $125.

Certificate of Organization

Domestic LLC Certificate of Organization: $125.

Annual report

DOS fee table lists All other annual reports (for profit entities) at $7. (Restricted professional companies have a separate higher annual registration.)

Registered agent

A registered agent with a physical address in Pennsylvania is required (rules vary). Commercial agent fees are private-market prices, not the state formation fee.

Publication requirement

None

First-year cost estimate

Approach Rough first-year total
DIY (state fees) ~$132 with first annual report
With a formation service State fees plus the service package price

FAQ

Are these fees guaranteed?

No. Legislatures and filing offices change schedules. Use the Sources links for the controlling amounts.

Is this legal or tax advice?

No. General information only.

Sources

  1. PA Department of State — Fees and Payments

Checked October 27, 2026.