What an LLC costs in Pennsylvania (2026)

Forming an LLC in Pennsylvania costs $125. After that the state charges Annual Report, $7 a year.

Cost	Amount	When
Certificate of Organization (DSCB:15-8821)	$125	Once, to form	pa.gov
Annual Report	Annual Report, $7 a year	September 30	pa.gov

What else an LLC owner pays

The fees above are what the state charges the LLC. The bigger cost is tax on the profit: a single-member LLC pays the same income tax and self-employment tax as a sole proprietor. At $100,000 of profit that comes to $25,223 a year in Pennsylvania, fees included. An S corp election can lower it: LLC vs S corp in Pennsylvania.

Annual report required since 2025. Restricted professional LLCs also file a separate Certificate of Annual Registration by April 15.

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Pennsylvania?

$125 to file the Certificate of Organization (DSCB:15-8821).

How much does an LLC cost per year in Pennsylvania?

Annual Report, $7 a year.

When is the Pennsylvania LLC report due?

September 30.

Does an LLC pay Pennsylvania income tax?

Not by itself, in most cases: a single-member LLC's profit is taxed on the owner's return. Pennsylvania taxes personal income at a flat 3.07% (2026).

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