Short answer: $125 to file, about $125 in year one, and about $7 a year after that. Formation fee.
We've pulled these figures from the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$125
Formation fee.
Each year after
$7
Annual Report fee, unless a restricted professional company, which jumps to $700 per member.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $125 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $164 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $125 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $324 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Pennsylvania compares
Pennsylvania's LLC filing fee is $125. That's the 20th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Pennsylvania runs $21 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $125 | 20 of 51 |
| Michigan | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| New Jersey | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Ohio | $99 | 35 of 51 |
| Virginia | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Maryland | $150 | 13 of 51 |
Pennsylvania fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization (Form DSCB:15-8821) | $125 | Coupled with a New Entity Docketing Statement (Form DSCB:15-134A). |
| Annual Report (Form DSCB:15-146) | $7 | annual, Between January 1 and September 30 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $70 | 120 days |
| Amendment | $70 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $40 | |
| Foreign Registration Statement | $250 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Certificate of Dissolution and Certificate of Termination | $140 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $70 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Pennsylvania questions
What is the Pennsylvania LLC filing fee?
$125 for Certificate of Organization (Form DSCB:15-8821). Coupled with a New Entity Docketing Statement (Form DSCB:15-134A).
How much does a Pennsylvania LLC cost per year?
About $7 a year in state fees. Annual Report fee, unless a restricted professional company, which jumps to $700 per member.
Is it cheaper to file a Pennsylvania LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Pennsylvania?
Same-day submitted before 10 AM is $100, 3-hour service is $300, and 1-hour service is $1,000.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.self allowed, ra.change fee, report.late penalty.