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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Pennsylvania? (2026 Startup and Annual Costs)
Last verified 2026-06-28 · every figure is sourced below
Forming an LLC in Pennsylvania costs $125 upfront to file with the Secretary of State. Ongoing, budget about $7/year.
First-year total: about $132.
| Item | Cost | Official form | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $125.00 | Certificate of Organization (DSCB:15-8821) | official source |
| Name reservation (optional) | $70.00 | Name Reservation/Transfer of Reservation (DSCB:15-208) | official source |
| Total upfront cost | $125.00 sum of filing_fee |
— | calculated |
| Annual report fee | $7.00 $7 for-profit LLC annual report (new requirement from 2025, replaced the decennial report) |
Annual Report (DSCB:15-146) | official source · 15 Pa.C.S. §146 |
| State entity / franchise tax (per year) | Pennsylvania's capital stock/franchise tax was fully phased out in 2015; standard LLCs are pass-through with no entity-level minimum tax | — | — |
| Total per year | $7.00 sum of annual_report_fee + state_annual_tax_min (excludes unavailable: state_annual_tax_min) |
— | calculated |
| First-year total (upfront + first year) | $132.00 | — | calculated |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Pennsylvania?
About $125 upfront to file the Articles of Organization with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State.
What are the annual costs of a Pennsylvania LLC?
About $7 per year (annual report fee plus any state entity tax).
What is the total first-year cost of a Pennsylvania LLC?
About $132 — the upfront filing cost plus the first year of recurring costs.