Business formation
Form a Pennsylvania LLC
A Pennsylvania LLC is formed by filing a Certificate of Organization under 15 Pa.C.S. § 8821 (Form DSCB:15-8821) with the PA Department of State for $274 total ($125 PA Bureau of Corporations state fee + $149 service fee). Zero newspaper publication required for standard PA LLCs; $106 total ($7 state + $99 service) PA Act 122 Annual Report due Sept 30.
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- Pennsylvania Title 15 & Title 54 Pa.C.S. statutory references
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What to know before you file
Certificate of Formation — $125 state fee
Under 15 Pa.C.S. § 8821 (Form DSCB:15-8821), the public Certificate requires the LLC name and Pennsylvania Registered Agent. The authorized person signs the filing; member and manager names are not required.
Official source: Pennsylvania Department of StateFreedom of Contract & Charging Order Protection
15 Pa.C.S. § 8815 gives maximum effect to freedom of contract in the Operating Agreement. § 18-703 provides the charging-order remedy.
Official source: Pennsylvania Consolidated StatutesFrequently asked questions
Only the LLC name, Pennsylvania Registered Agent, and Authorized Person signing the Certificate of Formation appear on the public filing.
Official source: Pennsylvania Department of StateJune 1 of each calendar year starting the year after formation (§ 18-1107). Zero annual report is required.
Official source: Pennsylvania Department of StateYour next chapter. In Pennsylvania.
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