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Pennsylvania LLC Fees (2026): the State Schedule and the 3 Best LLC Services

Almanac pick for forming an LLC in Pennsylvania, 2026: Mainstay Filing ($199), PA Registered Agent.org ($199) and Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co ($199), ranked first to last. Pennsylvania collects $125 when the LLC is formed and $7 for the annual report every year, placing it 16th of 50 over three years.

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Pennsylvania, as the state prices it

16thof 50 for state fees over three yearsOrdered from least to most expensive. Compare all states
Filing fee charged by the state
$125October 2026, pa.gov
Annual report
$7 / yrFalls due: September 30. October 2026, pa.gov
State fees over three years
$139The filing and two years of upkeep

Pennsylvania shortlist

Why this order: service fees across three years first, then coverage, renewal, Pennsylvania fit and fee clarity (methodology).

1. Mainstay Filing: best for one bill for formation and upkeep

First on the list$199/yr on top of the $125 state fee

Rank one, Mainstay Filing: one $199 charge runs the filing, the registered office and the annual report for the year.

PA Registered Agent.org comes in $200 lower across three years, yet coverage counts ahead of that gap in our method.

Mainstay files the annual report for you; Pennsylvania's $7 charge is billed at cost.

In the price

  • The formation filing, done for you
  • Registered office service for the year
  • The annual report, prepared and submitted
  • EIN application included
  • Official fee, no markup

Strengths

  • $199 again at renewal
  • $199/yr, everything in
  • No extra charge for the EIN application

Weak points

  • PA Registered Agent.org renews for $100 less
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2. PA Registered Agent.org: best for an inexpensive start

Pennsylvania focus$199 plus state fee; agent $99/yr from year two

Listed second: PA Registered Agent.org, because $199 to form in Pennsylvania with agent service covered for year one, then $99 a year.

The annual report is outside its published prices, so you file it yourself every year.

In the price

  • Formation filing prepared for you
  • First year of agent service

Strengths

  • Agent renews at $99
  • $199 to form
  • Agent covered in year one

Weak points

  • Annual report filing is not covered
  • EIN help costs $99
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3. Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co: best for owners who file their own reports

Pennsylvania focus$199 plus state fee; agent $99/yr from year two

Listed third: Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co, because $199 to form in Pennsylvania with agent service covered for year one, then $99 a year.

The annual report is outside its published prices, so you file it yourself every year.

Price for price it matches PA Registered Agent.org; either does the job.

In the price

  • Formation filing prepared for you
  • First year of agent service

Strengths

  • Agent renews at $99
  • Agent covered in year one
  • $199 to form

Weak points

  • Annual report filing is not covered
  • EIN help costs $99
Visit Pennsylvania Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

3 services, side by side

#EntryYear-one priceYears two onService fees over three years
1Mainstay Filing$199$199/yr$597Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2PA Registered Agent.org$199$99/yr$397Visit PA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co$199$99/yr$397Visit Pennsylvania Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Prices on file from November 12, 2026. The $125 state fee is extra in every row.

What an LLC costs in Pennsylvania, year by year

Choose years and a service. The state side uses the official schedule: $125 at formation, then the annual report from year two.
3 years with Mainstay Filing comes to $736: $139 in state fees and $597 in service fees.

Pennsylvania among its neighbors in the rank

PositionStateThree-year state fees
14thNebraska$125
15thIndiana$127
16thPennsylvania$139
17thOklahoma$150
17thWest Virginia$150
Find the other states in LLC costs by state.

The Pennsylvania filing fee in 2026

To form the LLC, send the Certificate of Organization (Form DSCB:15-8821) to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State with $125 (15 Pa.C.S. § 8821). No listed service adds a markup to it.

Keeping the LLC in good standing: the annual report

Schedule entry: annual report, every year. Fee $7, falling due September 30.

Basis for the order

The deciding criterion in Pennsylvania was requirements covered, weighted 28%.

Filing the annual report inside the price counted for more than PA Registered Agent.org's lower three-year fees.

Quick answers

What will it cost to form an LLC in Pennsylvania?

The official fee is $125. Our picks charge $199 on top.

What does the Pennsylvania annual report cost?

The state charges $7 every year and expects the filing September 30.

How does Pennsylvania compare on LLC state fees?

Position 16th of 50 on three-year state fees, at $139, counting up from the least expensive state.

Is a registered agent mandatory in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania requires a registered office (a Pennsylvania street address or a Commercial Registered Office Provider), not an agent.

Which LLC services does this entry list?

Mainstay Filing ($199), PA Registered Agent.org ($199) and Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co ($199), from the first entry to the last.

Which LLC service should I hire?

Mainstay Filing first, because $199 yearly takes in the Pennsylvania formation and every recurring item: the registered office and the annual report. After it: PA Registered Agent.org and Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co.

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Citations for this entry

  1. pa.gov for Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and, read August 2026
  2. pa.gov for Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and, read August 2026
  3. pa.gov for 15 Pa.C.S. § 8821, read August 2026
  4. pa.gov for Pennsylvania formation fee: Filing fee, official source, read October 2026
  5. legis.state.pa.us for Pennsylvania registered agent statute, read October 2026
  6. sos.nebraska.gov for Neb, read August 2026
  7. sos.nebraska.gov for Nebraska formation fee: Filing fee, official source, read October 2026
  8. nebraskalegislature.gov for Nebraska formation fee: Filing fee, official source, read October 2026
  9. nebraskalegislature.gov for Nebraska yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source, read October 2026
  10. sos.nebraska.gov for Nebraska yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source, read October 2026
  11. forms.in.gov for Ind, read August 2026
  12. inbiz.in.gov for Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division, read August 2026
  13. forms.in.gov for Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division, read August 2026
  14. sos.ok.gov for 18 O.S. § 2004, read August 2026
  15. sos.ok.gov for Oklahoma formation fee: Filing fee, official source, read October 2026
  16. sos.ok.gov for Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department, read August 2026
  17. sos.ok.gov for Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department, read August 2026
  18. sos.wv.gov for W, read August 2026
  19. sos.wv.gov for West Virginia formation fee: Filing fee, official source, read October 2026
  20. sos.wv.gov for West Virginia formation fee: Filing fee, official source, read October 2026
  21. business4.wv.gov for West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing, read August 2026
  22. business4.wv.gov for West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing, read August 2026
  23. sos.wv.gov for West Virginia yearly filing: Annual report: fee and, read October 2026
  24. onestop.wv.gov for West Virginia yearly filing: Annual report: fee and, read October 2026
  25. Mainstay Filing: Pennsylvania service page, recorded November 12, 2026
  26. PA Registered Agent.org: pricing page, recorded November 12, 2026
  27. Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co: pricing page, recorded November 12, 2026