How to Form an LLC in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania states 1 to 3 business days. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.
| Total cost, standard filing | $249 |
|---|---|
| Total cost, expedited filing | $349 |
| State filing fee | Included |
| State form filed | Certificate of Organization (DSCB:15-8821) |
| You receive | Certificate of Organization |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in Pennsylvania costs $249 in total. That is one price covering both the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.
Pennsylvania is one of the more straightforward states to file in, with a clear legal basis for a formation company to file on your behalf.
How long it takes
Pennsylvania states 1 to 3 business days. We have seen filings approved the same morning and others take about three days across a weekend, so plan on the stated window. Expedited buys faster handling on our side; Pennsylvania's own queue is already short.
Where Pennsylvania filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in Pennsylvania, in plain English.
- A rejected filing is not put right for you
- Pennsylvania will not correct a rejected filing, so a name conflict means starting again. That is the single best reason to get the name right before submitting, and why we check the register first.
- Punctuation, spacing and the entity ending do not distinguish a name
- Under Pennsylvania's rules an existing “C.G.M., Inc.” blocks a new “CGM LLC” — the periods, the spaces and the Inc-versus-LLC ending all count for nothing. Adding a geographic word does distinguish, which is usually the cleanest fix.
- Pennsylvania now wants an annual report every year
- This started in 2025 and catches people out. The window is 1 January to 30 September each year, and missed reports eventually lead to administrative dissolution.
What we need from you
Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Certificate of Organization (DSCB:15-8821) for you, and handle the state's payment.
What you get
Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as Pennsylvania issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your Pennsylvania LLC — $249One price. The Pennsylvania state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in Pennsylvania?
- $249 total for standard filing, with the Pennsylvania state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $349. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
- How long does it take to form an LLC in Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania states 1 to 3 business days. We have seen filings approved the same morning and others take about three days across a weekend, so plan on the stated window.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
- Do I need a registered agent in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. Every Pennsylvania LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.