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Pennsylvania . Filing fees 2026

Pennsylvania Secretary of State filing fees, all in one place.

A complete reference of PA Department of State business filing fees for 2026. Use this to budget formation, compliance, and ongoing maintenance costs accurately.

Formation

LLC Formation (Articles of Organization)$125
Corporation Formation (Articles of Incorporation)$125

Compliance

LLC Annual Report$7
Corporation Annual Report$7

Document Services

Certificate of Good Standing / Existence$40
Statement of Change of Registered Agent$5

Foreign + Wind-up

Foreign Qualification$250
Articles of Dissolution (LLC)$70

State fees current as of 2026. {s["agency"]} fees may change. File.Business service fees are separate.

State fee schedule

Pennsylvania Filing Fees: at a glance.

Current Secretary of State fee schedule for formation, amendments, annual reports, and certificates.

Filing details

How Pennsylvania handles Filing Fees.

Where to fileSecretary of State office, online portal, or by mail with the required fee.
TurnaroundStandard processing: 5-10 business days. Expedited service available for an additional state fee.
Required informationEntity name + ID, current officers and registered agent, principal office address.
Common pitfallsMismatched officer addresses, expired registered agent, missed prior reports causing administrative dissolution.
Frequently asked

Pennsylvania Filing Fees questions.

How much does Filing Fees cost in Pennsylvania?

The state filing fee varies. Check the current Secretary of State fee schedule, or use our formation cost calculator for the full year-one total.

How long does it take?

Standard processing is typically 5-10 business days. Most states offer expedited service for an additional fee.

Can File.Business handle the filing for me?

Yes. We file in all 51 jurisdictions on a flat $0 service fee + state cost basis. The Compliance Subscription bundles annual reports and registered agent service.

What happens if I miss a filing?

Late filings typically trigger penalties starting at $50-$400 depending on the state, plus the risk of administrative dissolution after 60-120 days delinquent.

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