Fee to file with the state
$125
According to pa.gov, as of October 2026
LLC cost guide · Pennsylvania
Starting an LLC in Pennsylvania (2026): Official Costs and the 3 Best Services
Our 2026 recommendation for forming an LLC in Pennsylvania, best first: Mainstay Filing ($199), PA Registered Agent.org ($199) and Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co ($199). Filing in Pennsylvania costs $125, and the annual report adds $7 every year. Over three years that puts the state 16th of 50.
The Pennsylvania fee sheet
16th
on the 50-state list, three-year basis
The smaller the number, the less the state charges. Compare the other states
Annual report
$7 / yr
The state sets the deadline as September 30. According to pa.gov, as of October 2026
State charges, years one to three
$139
Only the state's own charges, across three years
The Pennsylvania picks
The order follows five published criteria. They are set out on the methodology page.
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a filing calendar someone else tracks
$199 a year on top of the $125 state fee
Mainstay Filing takes the top place, as $199 a year gets you the Pennsylvania formation plus the repeating jobs, namely registered office duty and the annual report.
Three years of service fees come to $200 more than PA Registered Agent.org; for that the price takes in more of the state's paperwork.
The annual report is filed by Mainstay, with Pennsylvania's $7 charge passed through unmarked.
What the price buys
- Your formation is prepared and filed
- Registered office duties covered all year
- Your annual report is prepared and sent in
- Your EIN application goes in with the rest
- No markup is added to the state fee
In its favor
- An all-in $199 a year
- No separate charge for the EIN application
- The renewal price does not rise ($199)
Against it
- A yearly bill $100 higher than PA Registered Agent.org's
2. PA Registered Agent.org: best for Pennsylvania LLCs on a tight budget
$199 to form, then $99 yearly
PA Registered Agent.org comes next: formation at $199 over the state fee, then the agent at $99 from year two.
Its price leaves out the annual report, which you would send in yourself every year.
What the price buys
- Articles drawn up and submitted
- First year of agent service
In its favor
- $99 a year from year two
- The first agent year is already paid for
- $199 above the state fee
Against it
- The owner keeps the annual report
- Charges $99 for the EIN application
3. Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co: best for a second Pennsylvania choice
$199 to form, then $99 yearly
Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co comes after that: formation at $199 over the state fee, then the agent at $99 from year two.
Its price leaves out the annual report, which you would send in yourself every year.
On price it is level with PA Registered Agent.org.
What the price buys
- Articles drawn up and submitted
- First year of agent service
In its favor
- $99 a year from year two
- The first agent year is already paid for
- $199 above the state fee
Against it
- The owner keeps the annual report
- Charges $99 for the EIN application
The picks in numbers
| No. | Service | First-year fee | From year two | Service charges, three years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | PA Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit PA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit Pennsylvania Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Prices as published on November 12, 2026. The $125 state fee is not part of any row.
Add it up
Pick a number of years and a service. The state portion follows the official schedule: $125 to form, then the annual report from year two.
Pennsylvania next to the states ranked around it
| Place | State | Three-year state fees |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | Nebraska | $125 |
| 15th | Indiana | $127 |
| 16th | Pennsylvania | $139 |
| 17th | Oklahoma | $150 |
| 17th | West Virginia | $150 |
The complete ranking applies one method to all fifty states.
What Pennsylvania charges to file in 2026
File the Certificate of Organization (Form DSCB:15-8821) with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State and pay $125 (15 Pa.C.S. § 8821). None of the listed services marks it up.
Pennsylvania annual report: fee, deadline and late charge
Every year the LLC sends in the annual report, paying $7, on or before September 30.
How we ordered the Pennsylvania picks
Paperwork the price takes on decided first place in Pennsylvania. It counts for 26% of the score; the remaining criteria are three-year service charge, year-two price, match to the state's calendar, fee labeling.
PA Registered Agent.org is cheaper, but you would handle the annual report yourself.
Questions and answers
How much does the state charge to start an LLC in Pennsylvania?
Official filing fee: $125. Service fees on this page: $199.
What fee goes with the Pennsylvania annual report?
$7 every year, filed September 30.
Where does Pennsylvania stand on LLC fees?
Pennsylvania is 16th of 50 for three-year state fees, at $139; the smallest bill ranks first.
Does Pennsylvania require a registered agent?
Pennsylvania requires a registered office (a Pennsylvania street address or a Commercial Registered Office Provider), not an agent.
Which LLC services are recommended on this page?
Mainstay Filing ($199), PA Registered Agent.org ($199) and Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co ($199), with the best one first.
Which service should file my LLC?
We would pick Mainstay Filing (for $199 a year it files the Pennsylvania formation, serves as registered office and prepares the annual report, with a renewal price of $199), followed by PA Registered Agent.org and Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co.
Sources for this chapter
- For Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and, see pa.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and, see pa.gov (opened August 2026)
- For 15 Pa.C.S. § 8821, see pa.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Pennsylvania formation fee: Filing fee, official source, see pa.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Pennsylvania registered agent statute, see legis.state.pa.us (opened October 2026)
- For Neb, see sos.nebraska.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Nebraska formation fee: Filing fee, official source, see sos.nebraska.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Nebraska formation fee: Filing fee, official source, see nebraskalegislature.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Nebraska yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source, see nebraskalegislature.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Nebraska yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source, see sos.nebraska.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Ind, see forms.in.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division, see inbiz.in.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division, see forms.in.gov (opened August 2026)
- For 18 O.S. § 2004, see sos.ok.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Oklahoma formation fee: Filing fee, official source, see sos.ok.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department, see sos.ok.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department, see sos.ok.gov (opened August 2026)
- For W, see sos.wv.gov (opened August 2026)
- For West Virginia formation fee: Filing fee, official source, see sos.wv.gov (opened October 2026)
- For West Virginia formation fee: Filing fee, official source, see sos.wv.gov (opened October 2026)
- For West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing, see business4.wv.gov (opened August 2026)
- For West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing, see business4.wv.gov (opened August 2026)
- For West Virginia yearly filing: Annual report: fee and, see sos.wv.gov (opened October 2026)
- For West Virginia yearly filing: Annual report: fee and, see onestop.wv.gov (opened October 2026)
- Mainstay Filing lists its Pennsylvania service page; we copied it November 12, 2026
- PA Registered Agent.org lists its pricing page; we copied it November 12, 2026
- Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co lists its pricing page; we copied it November 12, 2026