2026 Pennsylvania fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Pennsylvania?
Every Pennsylvania LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report (new 2025), registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Pennsylvania costs $125 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report (new 2025) is $7 a year, due September 30 (LLCs). With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $281, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$125
Annual Report (new 2025)
$7/yr
Processing time
7-10 business days
Pennsylvania LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $125 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$100 | One time, 24 hours |
| Annual Report (new 2025) | $7 | Yearly, due September 30 (LLCs) |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $281 | All in |
3.07% flat personal income tax on pass-through LLC members. Pennsylvania has one of the lowest flat income tax rates in the US.
What founders in Pennsylvania overpay for
- Pennsylvania introduced a new Annual Report requirement in 2025 — many LLC owners are unaware and risk administrative dissolution.
- Philadelphia charges its own Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT) on top of state tax — factor 6.2% on net income if you locate there.
- Late filing penalties. Administrative dissolution after 6 months of non-compliance
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax. Corporate Net Income Tax of 8.99% (dropping to 4.99% by 2031) if C-Corp elected.
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Start your Pennsylvania LLC for $281
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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