Pennsylvania Annual Registration
Starting 2025, all Pennsylvania corporations, nonprofits, non-professional LLCs, and LPs must file an Annual Report. Professional LLCs, LLPs, and LLLPs must file an Annual Registration every year. Let us handle your compliance filings.
Pennsylvania Filing
Annual Renewal Service
*State fee varies by entity type. Nonprofits pay $0. LLPs/PLLCs have higher registration fees.
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Important: Pennsylvania Filing Changes in 2025
Pennsylvania has introduced a new Annual Report requirement starting in 2025. The previous Decennial Report (every 10 years) has been replaced with annual filings for most business entities. Note that the PA Department of State will not administratively dissolve non-compliant businesses until 2027.
Annual Report (New in 2025)
For corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, LPs
Annual Registration (Existing)
For LLPs, LLLPs, PLLCs, RPCs
Pennsylvania Filing Fees & Due Dates
Pennsylvania has two types of annual filings with different requirements, fees, and deadlines.
Annual Report (Starting 2025)
Late Fee: $15 for every annual report not filed on time
Annual Registration (LLPs, PLLCs, RPCs)
Late Fee: $500 for every annual registration not filed on time
How to File Your Pennsylvania Annual Report
Follow these steps to successfully file your Pennsylvania Annual Report or Registration.
Determine Your Filing
Identify whether you need an Annual Report or Annual Registration based on your entity type.
Gather Information
Business name, registered office address, principal officers, and entity number from PA DOS.
Complete Your Filing
File online through Pennsylvania's Business Document Filing System or submit a paper form.
Submit Payment
Pay with credit card online. Paper filings require check or money order payable to 'Department of State.'
Annual Report Filing
For most business entities
Online Filing
- • Go to Pennsylvania Online Business Document Filing System
- • Create an account by clicking "Sign up now!"
- • Log in and complete your annual report
- • Pay with credit card
Paper Filing
- • Download form from PA DOS Business Forms page
- • Complete form (typed or handwritten in blue/black ink)
- • Submit with check payable to "Department of State"
Required Information
- Business name
- Jurisdiction of formation
- Registered office address
- Name of at least one governor (director, member, partner, etc.)
- Names and titles of principal officers, if any
- Address of the principal office
- Entity number issued by the PA Department of State
Annual Registration Filing
For LLPs, LLLPs, PLLCs, RPCs
Online Filing
- • Go to Pennsylvania Online Business Document Filing System
- • Log in and search for your business under "Business Search"
- • Click "Request Access" to the business record
- • Enter emailed PIN to access and complete registration
- • Pay with credit card
Paper Filing
- • Download Certificate of Annual Registration form
- • Complete form (typed or handwritten in blue/black ink)
- • Submit with check payable to "Department of State"
Required Information
- Business name
- Number of licensed professional members (for PLLCs)
- Number of general partners (for LPs)
- Declaration of business activities (PLLCs only)
- Signature of person filing the registration
Payment Methods
Online: Credit card payment at time of filing.
Mail: Check or money order made payable to "Department of State." Checks must be pre-printed with the name and address of the account holder.
How Our Pennsylvania Renewal Service Works
Trust our renewal service to keep your business compliant and in good standing, so you never worry about costly late fees or administrative dissolution.
Never Miss a Deadline
We send reminders 90 days before your due date and handle everything on time.
Privacy Protected
We list our contact information instead of yours on public records.
Secure Filing
We use our IP address and payment info, protecting your digital footprint.
Expert Support
Our team handles all the paperwork so you can focus on your business.
Privacy Protection Included
Pennsylvania Annual Reports are public record. Our Renewal Service is designed to protect your privacy:
- We list our contact information instead of yours
- Only minimum required information included
- We use our IP address to limit digital tracking
- Our payment info used, not yours
Pennsylvania Annual Report Questions
Do I need to file a Pennsylvania Annual Report in 2024?
No. There is NO REPORT to file in 2024. The previous Decennial Report has been discontinued, and the new annual report system won't be available until 2025. However, if you have an LLP, LLLP, or PLLC, you still need to file your Annual Registration.
Are there initial reports required in Pennsylvania?
No, new businesses are not required to file initial reports in Pennsylvania.
What happens if I don't file my Pennsylvania Annual Report?
There is a $15 late fee for every annual report not filed. Your business will also no longer be in good standing, and your business name may become available for other companies to use. Starting in 2027, businesses can be administratively dissolved for non-compliance.
When are Pennsylvania Annual Reports due?
It depends on your business type: Corporations and nonprofits are due June 30, LLCs are due September 30, and all other required entities (LPs, business trusts, electing partnerships) are due December 31.
Which businesses need to file the Pennsylvania Annual Report?
Starting in 2025, the following must file: domestic and foreign business corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships (including LLLPs), limited liability partnerships, electing partnerships, professional associations, and business trusts.
What's the difference between Annual Report and Annual Registration?
The Annual Report (starting 2025) is required for most business entities with a $7 fee. The Annual Registration is a separate requirement for LLPs, LLLPs, PLLCs, and restricted professional companies with higher fees ($410-$610 per partner/member) due April 15.
Who can file a Pennsylvania Annual Report?
Any authorized person may sign the Pennsylvania Annual Report. This includes someone within the business (such as a director or manager) or someone outside of the business hired to file on your behalf.
Do Pennsylvania Annual Reports need original signatures?
No, Pennsylvania allows both forms to be filed with electronic signatures.
Pennsylvania Department of State
Mailing Address:
Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
P.O. Box 8722
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8722
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