Strategy & Startups

Pennsylvania has no annual franchise tax for LLCs. Here’s what PA LLC owners actually pay and how it compares to states like California.

A Pennsylvania registered agent service costs $49–$125/year, or $0 if you serve yourself. Here’s what each option means and how to choose.

The Pennsylvania decennial report was replaced by a $7 Annual Report in 2025. If you got a $70 bill, here’s what it means and what you actually owe.

The $125 Pennsylvania LLC filing fee is one-time only. Here’s what’s actually recurring — and what isn’t.

Starting a Pennsylvania LLC costs $125 at minimum. Here’s every cost you’ll encounter in 2026 — required and optional — with a full breakdown table.

A typo on your Pennsylvania Certificate of Organization is fixable with a Statement of Correction. Here’s which form to use, what it costs, and what happens if you leave the error in place.

PA LLCs have no newspaper publication requirement. That rule applies to Pennsylvania corporations and DBAs — not LLCs. Here’s a clear breakdown of what actually applies to you.

Get your EIN after your PA LLC is approved, not before. Applying early causes the EIN to attach to you personally instead of your LLC — a fixable but avoidable mistake.

Writing ‘any lawful purpose’ on the PA docketing statement will get your LLC filing rejected. Use this two-part formula to get it right the first time.

If you hit the docketing statement mid-registration and had no idea what it was, you’re not alone — here’s exactly what it does and why Pennsylvania requires it.