How to form an LLC in Pennsylvania for $0 service fee.
Pennsylvania state filing fee is $125. Standard processing is 7 to 14 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Pennsylvania Department of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Pennsylvania Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Pennsylvania.
6th-largest state economy. Carnegie Mellon (Pittsburgh) is a leading robotics and AI research center. New annual report requirement (effective 2025) replaces decennial filing. State income tax 3.07% flat.
Where Pennsylvania businesses are based.
You can form your Pennsylvanian LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Pennsylvania formation rules at a glance.
- $125 filing fee, $7 annual report (new requirement starting 2025)
- Processing: 7 to 14 business days ($100 expedited)
- Filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg
- Top industries: Healthcare (UPMC), Education (60+ colleges), Manufacturing
Our take Form in Pennsylvania if you operate here. New annual report requirement is small but should not be missed.
Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations processes LLC formations from Harrisburg. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $7 annual report (new requirement starting 2025).
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 7 TO 14 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Pennsylvania, in four steps.
Pennsylvania vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Pennsylvania compares.
Pennsylvania business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Pennsylvania-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Pennsylvania-specific LLC questions.
When does the new annual report requirement start?
Why is Pittsburgh known for robotics?
What is UPMC?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Pennsylvania?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Pennsylvania?
Do I need to live in Pennsylvania to form an LLC there?
What is a Pennsylvania Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Pennsylvanian LLC?
Start your Pennsylvanian LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Pennsylvania Department of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Pennsylvania Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Pennsylvania.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.