{"id":375931,"date":"2022-11-01T06:51:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T11:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/pennsylvania-law\/forming-an-llc-in-pennsylvania.html"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:05:00","slug":"forming-an-llc-in-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/pennsylvania-law\/forming-an-llc-in-pennsylvania.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Form an LLC in Pennsylvania in 7 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\" style=\"background-image:url(https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749202954\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-pa\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-pa.jpg?_i=AA)\" class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1746230688\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Pennsylvania\/voting-states-maps-Pennsylvania.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">How to Form an LLC in Pennsylvania in 7 Steps <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">How to Form an LLC in Pennsylvania in 7 Steps<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">How to Form an LLC in Pennsylvania in 7 Steps <\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/catherine-hodder-esq\/\">Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/madison-hess-j-d\/\">Madison Hess, J.D.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            February 02, 2026\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-editorial-note fl-text-sm\">\n            <p>Editorial Note: We earn a commission from affiliate partner links on FindLaw. 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We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p>Establishing a Pennsylvania limited liability company (LLC) involves many steps including naming the LLC, choosing a registered agent, filing a certificate of organization, applying for an EIN and registering for business, tax, and employment accounts.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Ready to form your LLC with confidence?&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115355\/26746?subId1=pennsylvania-state-llc-in-content\" class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - StateLaws Callout\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><b><i>Our trusted partner LegalZoom has packages starting at $0 + filing fees.<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tableOfContent\">\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n        <span role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" class=\"table-of-contents__title\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#steps\" title=\"7 Steps to Form an LLC in Pennsylvania\">7 Steps to Form an LLC in Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#business\" title=\"Business and Tax Requirements\">Business and Tax Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#annual\" title=\"Annual Requirements\">Annual Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#cost\" title=\"Cost of a Pennsylvania LLC\">Cost of a Pennsylvania LLC<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#types\" title=\"Types of Pennsylvania LLCs\">Types of Pennsylvania LLCs<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#qa-accordion-content\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When starting a new business, one of your first decisions will be which legal structure to use. A limited liability company (LLC) is a popular legal structure for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Some of the benefits of an LLC include limited personal liability and convenience. LLC formation is easy in the state of Pennsylvania. Just follow the step-by-step guide to create your own LLC.<a id=\"steps\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">7 Steps to Form an LLC in Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"general-step-component\">\n    <div class=\"steps-container\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            1\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Name Your LLC<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Before officially forming an <a class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115355\/26746?subId1=forming-an-llc-in-pennsylvania&amp;auto-aff-llc\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz Auto LZ - StateLaws Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">LLC<\/a>, you should consider a memorable and\u00a0<a title=\"choosing a business name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/llc-name-ideas.html\">unique company name<\/a>. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-15-pacsa-corporations-and-unincorporated-associations\/pa-csa-sect-15-202.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Pa.C.S. \u00a7202 &#8211; \u00a7204<\/span><\/a> of Pennsylvania Statutes, the Pennsylvania LLC name must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Be available:<\/b> Your name must differ from other registered Pennsylvania business names.<\/li>\n<li><b>Make it clear that your business is an LLC:<\/b> Your LLC name has to contain either the words &#8220;company,&#8221; &#8220;limited,&#8221; &#8220;limited liability company,&#8221; or an abbreviation of those words. Acceptable abbreviations typically include &#8220;Ltd.&#8221; and &#8220;Co.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Check if the Name Is Available.\u00a0<\/b>You can check for business name availability by conducting a name search on the Pennsylvania Department of State\u00a0business entity search page. You will need to choose a new name if there are any exact (or confusingly similar) names on this database.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Search the Internet.<\/b>\u00a0You should continue checking for availability outside of Pennsylvania by doing a simple internet screening search. To do this, type your desired name into your favorite internet search engine. This is an easy way of finding out if any businesses are already using your name. If they are, you should come up with a new name.<\/li>\n<li><b>Look for Trademark Registration.<\/b>\u00a0Next, it&#8217;s a good idea to check the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)\u00a0<a title=\" United States Patent and Trademark Office trademark database\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/trademarks\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trademark database<\/a>. The USPTO keeps records of all registered United States trademarks. You will need a different name if there are any matches for your name on this database. This will avoid legal trouble for trademark infringement.<\/li>\n<li><b>Determine Domain Name Availability.\u00a0<\/b>Finally, it would be wise to find out if your\u00a0<a title=\"domain name availability\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/how-to-register-a-domain-name.html\">domain name<\/a>\u00a0is available. Even if you don&#8217;t start a business website immediately, you should reserve your domain name to prevent anyone else from taking it. When you are ready to launch your web presence, it will be helpful to have a reserved domain name ready to go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Reserve Your LLC Name<\/b>.\u00a0If you want to reserve your name before starting your LLC, you can file a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/file.dos.pa.gov\/forms\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">name reservation<\/a> with the Pennsylvania Department of State. You will need to submit a $70 fee along with the form. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-15-pacsa-corporations-and-unincorporated-associations\/pa-csa-sect-15-208\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Pa.C.S. \u00a7208<\/span><\/a> this will hold your name for 120 days.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            2\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Get a Registered Agent<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-15-pacsa-corporations-and-unincorporated-associations\/pa-csa-sect-15-8825\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Pa.C.S. \u00a78825<\/span><\/a>, your LLC must maintain a registered office. Most states call this a registered agent. Your registered office is the address where service of process is delivered if anyone sues your LLC. You can contract with a\u00a0<a class=\"diy-biz-txt\" title=\" registered agent service company \" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/forms\/business-formation.html\">registered agent service company<\/a>\u00a0to provide a registered office for your LLC. In Pennsylvania, the registered office must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a Pennsylvania resident or business entity authorized to do business in Pennsylvania<\/li>\n<li>Have a physical address in Pennsylvania (a street address, not a P.O. Box)<\/li>\n<li>Accept service of process, mail, and legal documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            3\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">File a Certificate of Organization<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>To officially start up your LLC, you need to submit a certificate of organization to the Pennsylvania Department of State. A certificate of organization is like a company charter. Some states call this certificate of organization &#8220;articles of organization&#8221; or a &#8220;certificate of formation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Your certificate of organization will contain basic identifying information about your LLC. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-15-pacsa-corporations-and-unincorporated-associations\/pa-csa-sect-15-8821\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Pa.C.S. \u00a78821<\/span><\/a>, this document must include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your LLC&#8217;s name<\/li>\n<li>The address of your registered office<\/li>\n<li>A $125 filing fee<\/li>\n<li>The names of the LLC organizers<\/li>\n<li>The effective date of your certificate of organization<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/content\/dam\/copapwp-pagov\/en\/dos\/resources\/business\/forms\/15-134A%20Docketing%20statement%20creation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">docketing statement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If sending by mail, complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/content\/dam\/copapwp-pagov\/en\/dos\/programs\/business\/forms\/offsite-forms\/15-8821-Cert-of-Org-Dom-LLC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 12-8821 Certificate of Organization Domestic Limited Liability Company<\/a>. Include the docketing statement and mail it to the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, P.O. Box 8722, Harrisburg, PA 17105.<\/p>\n<p>You can also file the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/file.dos.pa.gov\/forms\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certificate of organization online\u00a0<\/a>with the PA Business One Stop Hub.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can <a class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115355\/26746?subId1=pennsylvania-state-llc-custom-content\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - StateLaws Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">kickstart your LLC formation<\/a> with our trusted partner, LegalZoom. They will check if your business name is available and file your articles of organization for $0 plus state filing fees.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            4\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Draft an Operating Agreement<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You are not required to create an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/sample-llc-operating-agreement.html\" title=\"LLC operating agreement\">LLC operating agreement<\/a>&nbsp;in Pennsylvania, but it&#8217;s wise to have one. An LLC operating agreement is an internal company document that forms a contract among LLC members on important issues. In this sense, it&#8217;s similar to corporate bylaws.<\/p>\n<p>In your operating agreement, you can put various company issues into writing. This may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Member rights and responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>Ownership percentages<\/li>\n<li>Management style<\/li>\n<li>Procedures for bringing in new members<\/li>\n<li>A buyout agreement<\/li>\n<li>Dissolution procedures<\/li>\n<li>Any other matters that are important to your LLC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have drafted and signed this document, you should store it with your other essential company records. There is no need to submit it to the state. However, you may need to show your operating agreement to receive services from professionals like attorneys and accountants. Financial institutions may also ask for your operating agreement to open an LLC business bank account.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/single-member-llc-operating-agreement.html\" title=\"Single-member LLCs\">Single-member LLCs<\/a>&nbsp;should have operating agreements too. As a single-member LLC, there won&#8217;t be disagreement among members. But you can use your operating agreement to describe the purpose of your company, its duration, its powers, and more. Drafting this document helps to show that you treat your LLC as a legal entity separate from yourself. This is important because it protects your limited liability status.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            5\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Get an EIN<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Unless you are a single-member LLC with no employees, you will need a federal Employer Identification Number (<a title=\"Employer Identification Number \" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/employer-identification-number-ein-faq.html\">EIN<\/a>). An EIN is a unique number that the IRS issues to businesses. They use the EINs to distinguish between companies for tax purposes. You can think of an EIN as a Social Security number for your LLC.<\/p>\n<p>You will need your EIN for the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taxes<\/li>\n<li>Employee payroll<\/li>\n<li>Opening company bank accounts<\/li>\n<li>Applying for company credit cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Getting an EIN from the IRS is fast, easy, and free. You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/get-an-employer-identification-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply by mail, fax, or online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            6\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Set Up Business and Tax Accounts<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You must register your new business for state and federal tax accounts, especially if you have employees. Pennsylvania has a One-Stop-Shop to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.pa.gov\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"register your new LLC business\" rel=\"noopener\">register your new LLC business<\/a>. To learn how to comply with your federal income tax obligations, you should visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Small Business and Self-Employed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Internal Revenue Service Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center\" rel=\"noopener\">Tax Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            7\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Check for Additional Federal or State Requirements<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Check state and federal websites to determine if there are any specific rules for your business. For example, some LLCs may have to file a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fincen.gov\/boi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR)<\/a>&nbsp; with FinCEN. Under current law, LLCs created in the United States are \u201cdomestic reporting companies\u201d and are exempt from the BOIR requirement.<\/p>\n<p>However, laws may change, so stay up to date with state and federal requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icons fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745900043\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icon-main\"\n        \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745857465\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icon-bottom\"\n        \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-text\">\n        <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-subtitle\"><p>Meet FindLaw&#8217;s <b>trusted partner LegalZoom<\/b>, an industry leader in online business formations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-content fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n            <div>\n                <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-legal-zoom-cta-title\">Let&#8217;s start your free LLC!<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-description\"><p>Join the millions who launched their businesses with LegalZoom. <b>LLC plans start at $0 + state fees.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"fl-button fl-link-button primary fl-legal-zoom-cta-button diy-biz-affiliate\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - StateLaws Banner\" aria-disabled=\"false\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115355\/26746?subId1=pennsylvania-state-llc-mcta\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Get Started<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2><a id=\"business\"><\/a>Business and Tax Requirements in Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n<p>Your licensing and tax obligations will vary depending on the type of business you run and your location. It&#8217;s essential to follow these rules closely to avoid penalties and future legal hassles.<\/p>\n<h3>State Business Tax<\/h3>\n<p>If your LLC is a pass-through entity, meaning treated as a sole proprietorship or a partnership, the LLC does not pay Pennsylvania corporate income tax. Therefore, any profits or losses pass to the member&#8217;s individual tax returns. If you elect for your LLC to have corporate tax status, the LLC pays a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/revenue\/resources\/tax-types-and-information\/corporation-taxes\/corporate-net-income-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">state income tax<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>State Employer Tax<\/h3>\n<p>If your business hires employees, you must register for tax withholding accounts with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.pa.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Revenue<\/a>&nbsp;and unemployment insurance tax accounts with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dli.pa.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Labor and Industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Sales and Use Taxes<\/h3>\n<p>If your business sells goods or has employees, you&#8217;ll likely have to register with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.pa.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(DOR)<\/a>. You can register for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.pa.gov\/TaxTypes\/SUT\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sales tax<\/a>&nbsp;account to collect and remit sales tax to the DOR. The Pennsylvania state sales tax is six percent, but local cities may charge additional sales tax.<\/p>\n<h3>Business Licenses and Permits<\/h3>\n<p>You may have to obtain local, state, and federal business licenses. To find out if you need local licenses, you should check with the town or city where you will be operating.<\/p>\n<p>You should visit the Pennsylvania Business&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.pa.gov\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One-Stop Shop<\/a>&nbsp;to learn about your state licensing requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Your LLC may be subject to federal licensing requirements if you are engaged in certain business activities. These activities include aviation, mining, broadcasting, and many more. You can visit the Small Business Administration (SBA)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/launch-your-business\/apply-licenses-permits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resources<\/a>&nbsp;to see a complete list of business activities requiring federal licenses.<\/p>\n<h3>Registration in Other States<\/h3>\n<p>If you want your Pennsylvania LLC to operate in another state, contact that state to register as a foreign LLC. You may need to show a certificate of subsistence which the Pennsylvania Department of State issues to certify your LLC is in good standing with the state. Once accepted as a foreign LLC, you may have to pay annual fees and file yearly reports with the Secretary of State&#8217;s office. Also, you should determine if you or your LLC must pay state taxes in that jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"annual\"><\/a>Annual Requirements in Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n<p>You must file an annual report and pay an annual fee if you have a Pennsylvania LLC.&nbsp; This is a new requirement that replaces Pennsylvania&#8217;s previous decennial filing system under which LLCs reported and paid their fees every ten years. You should review these requirements on the website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/dos\/programs\/business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pennsylvania Department of State.<\/a><a id=\"qa-accordion-content\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"fl-faq\">\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-accordion fl-faq-container fl-container\"\n            id=\"faq\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-accordion\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"fl-faq-heading-row fl-flex\">\n            <ul\n                    class=\"fl-faq-buttons fl-flex fl-flex-row fl-items-center fl-no-spacing\"\n                    aria-label=\"View all Frequently Asked Questions\"\n            >\n                <li class=\"fl-faq-buttons-item\">\n                    <button\n                            id=\"button-show-faq\"\n                            data-testid=\"button-show-faq\"\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-filter-button fl-accordion-filter-button-show\"\n                            type=\"button\"\n                            data-focus-other-button=\"true\"\n                            aria-current=\"true\"\n                            aria-disabled=\"true\"\n                            disabled=\"\"\n                    >\n                        Show All\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/li>\n                <li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">|<\/span><\/li>\n                <li class=\"fl-faq-buttons-item\">\n                    <button\n                            id=\"button-hide-faq\"\n                            data-testid=\"button-hide-faq\"\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-filter-button fl-accordion-filter-button-hide\"\n                            type=\"button\"\n                            data-focus-other-button=\"true\"\n                            aria-current=\"true\"\n                            aria-disabled=\"true\"\n                            disabled=\"\"\n                    >\n                        Hide All\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-faq-questions\">\n            <h3\n                    class=\"fl-faq-title fl-no-margin\"\n                    data-testid=\"fl-faq-title\"\n            >\n                Pennsylvania LLC Formation FAQs\n            <\/h3>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-1-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-1-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-1\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-1-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-1-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            How much does an LLC cost in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-1\"\n                            id=\"content-1-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-1-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p><a id=\"cost\"><\/a>The state fee to submit your certificate of organization is $125. If you want to reserve your LLC name, you will need to pay a $70 fee. There will be an additional $7 annual fee. You can get a full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dos.pa.gov\/BusinessCharities\/Business\/Resources\/Pages\/Fees-and-Payments.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pennsylvania Fee Schedule \" rel=\"noopener\">Fee Schedule<\/a>&nbsp;at the Pennsylvania Department of State website.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-2-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-2-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-2\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-2-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-2-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            What is the LLC filing fee in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-2\"\n                            id=\"content-2-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-2-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>The fee for filing a certificate of organization is $125.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-3-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-3-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-3\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-3-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-3-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            What is the cost to maintain an LLC in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-3\"\n                            id=\"content-3-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-3-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>To keep your LLC in good standing, you must pay an annual fee of $7 and submit an annual report.<a id=\"types\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-4-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-4-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-4\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-4-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-4-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            What type of LLC can you create in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-4\"\n                            id=\"content-4-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-4-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p><b>Single-member LLC.<\/b>\u00a0If you are a sole proprietor forming an LLC, you will create a single-member LLC.<\/p>\n<p><b>Multi-member LLC.\u00a0<\/b>If there is more than one member or owner, the LLC is a multi-member LLC.<\/p>\n<p><b>Restricted Professional Company.<\/b> A restricted Professional Company is also referred to as a Professional Limited Liability Company or PLLC. Companies offering the following services must form a restricted professional company to provide personal liability protection: chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine and surgery, optometry, osteopathic medicine and surgery, podiatric medicine, public accounting, psychology, and veterinary medicine. When completing the certificate of organization, indicate that the professional company is a PLLC on the form. Under Pennsylvania law, PLLCs must submit a certificate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/content\/dam\/copapwp-pagov\/en\/dos\/programs\/business\/forms\/15-8221-8998-Cert-Ann-Reg-LLP-PLLC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annual Registration<\/a>\u00a0to remain in good standing. In this annual report, you must submit basic information about your business and a state fee.<\/p>\n<p><b>Benefit Company<\/b>.\u00a0LLCs that have a general public benefit (defined as a material positive impact on society and the environment) in addition to making a profit can register as a benefit company. The company must file an Annual Benefit Report with the Department of State.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-5-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-5-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-5\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-5-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-5-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Do you need articles of organization in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-5\"\n                            id=\"content-5-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-5-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Articles of organization is the initial document establishing your LLC in Pennsylvania. You may need a certified copy of your articles of organization to open a business bank account or apply for a business license. You can request one online from the Department of State. A certified copy costs $55 plus a $3 per page fee.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-6-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-6-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-6\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-6-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-6-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Do you need a certificate of subsistence?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-6\"\n                            id=\"content-6-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-6-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>A certificate of subsistence in Pennsylvania verifies the LLC exists under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and complies with registration and tax requirements. Most states call this a &#8220;certificate of good standing.&#8221; A certificate of subsistence or certificate of good standing is not required in Pennsylvania. Still, you may need it to obtain financing, apply for government funding, or register as a foreign LLC in another state. To obtain one:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log onto\u00a0<a title=\" PENN FILE\" href=\"https:\/\/hub.business.pa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PA Business Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Create a login, click on &#8220;Search Business Entities,&#8221; then search name, then click on &#8220;Name&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Locate Subsistence\/Certificate of Registration Under &#8220;Certified Documents&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will receive the certificate within one to two business days. The fee for the certificate of subsistence is $40.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-7-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-7-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-7\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-7-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-7-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            What are the LLC formation requirements in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-7\"\n                            id=\"content-7-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-7-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>To form an LLC in Pennsylvania, your LLC must file certificate of organization with the Department of State and pay the filing fee. You will need to designate a registered office, either a location of your LLC or by hiring a registered agency company. While the state does not require an operating agreement, creating one is an important step for your business. Operating agreements provide a detailed plan for your business and how you share profit, buy out members, and operate your business.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-8-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-8-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-8\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-8-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-8-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            What are the benefits of an LLC in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-8\"\n                            id=\"content-8-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-8-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>An LLC is a popular business structure with small business owners. Its advantages include limited liability and ease of formation.<\/p>\n<p>With limited liability protection, LLC members are only responsible for the company&#8217;s debts, lawsuits, and other obligations up to the amount they invested into the business. This protects your personal assets from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/liability-and-insurance\/business-liability.html\" title=\"business liabilities\">business liabilities<\/a>. In other words, your personal bank account, home, and vehicles will not be at risk if someone sues your LLC. Not all business structures provide this type of personal liability protection. If you have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/sole-proprietorships.html\" title=\"sole proprietorship\">sole proprietorship<\/a>, your personal bank account, cars, and home could be at risk.<\/p>\n<p>LLCs also allow you to be a pass-through tax entity, meaning you report the income from your business in your personal income tax return and avoid double taxation (business and personal taxes).<\/p>\n<p>Another advantage of LLCs is their simple, easy-to-create structure. You should consider starting an LLC if you want to streamline your business operations and protect your personal assets.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-9-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-9-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-9\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-9-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-9-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            How do I maintain my Pennsylvania LLC?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-9\"\n                            id=\"content-9-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-9-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>There is an annual fee and reporting requirement in Pennsylvania. To maintain your Pennsylvania LLC you will need to pay an annual fee of $7 and file an annual report on behalf of your LLC.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-10-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-10-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-10\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-10-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-10-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Is the articles of organization the same as the operating agreement?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-10\"\n                            id=\"content-10-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-10-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>No. The articles of organization is the formation document that establishes the LLC in Pennsylvania. The articles of organization is a document of public record filed with the Department of State. The operating agreement, however, is a private company document that outlines the company&#8217;s rules.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-11-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-11-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-11\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-11-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-11-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Can I do business under a different name?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-11\"\n                            id=\"content-11-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-11-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>If you would like to conduct business using another trade name other than your LLC&#8217;s legal name, you will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-get-a-dba-in-pennsylvania.html\">file a DBA, &quot;doing business as,&quot;<\/a> or, in Pennsylvania, a fictitious name. First, you must check that the fictitious name is available to use in Pennsylvania. Then you file a&nbsp;Registration of Fictitious Name&nbsp;with the Department of State and pay a $70 filing fee.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-12-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-12-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-12\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-12-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-12-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Are business licenses and permits required for LLCs in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-12\"\n                            id=\"content-12-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-12-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>While a general business license is not required for all LLCs, licenses or permits may be necessary for specific industries and professions. Check with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dos.pa.gov\/ProfessionalLicensing\/LicensingServices\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of State<\/a>&nbsp;for details.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-13-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-13-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-13\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-13-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-13-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Can you apply for an LLC online?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-13\"\n                            id=\"content-13-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-13-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Yes. You can submit your certificate of organization through the <a href=\"https:\/\/file.dos.pa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PA Business<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-14-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-14-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-14\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-14-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-14-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            What is the address for the Pennsylvania Department of State?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-14\"\n                            id=\"content-14-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-14-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Pennsylvania&#8217;s Department of State handles LLC formation.<\/p>\n<p>Mail LLC correspondence to:<\/p>\n<p>Pennsylvania Department of State<br \/>\nBureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations<br \/>\nP.O. Box 8722<br \/>\nHarrisburg, PA 17105-8722<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to file in person, you can do so at:<\/p>\n<p>Department of State<br \/>\nBureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations<br \/>\n401 North Street<br \/>\nRoom 206<br \/>\nHarrisburg, PA 17120<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-15-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-15-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-15\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-15-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-15-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Can you use a registered agent service?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-15\"\n                            id=\"content-15-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-15-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Yes. Busy entrepreneurs know there are several reasons to hire&nbsp;<a class=\"diy-biz-txt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/forms\/business-formation.html\" title=\"commercial registered office provider\">a commercial registered office provider<\/a>&nbsp;to act as the LLC&#8217;s registered office and set up and maintain their Pennsylvania LLC. Registered agents can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Keep your business private.<\/b> They are the point of contact with the Department of State&#8217;s office. Any lawsuits or service of process goes to them, not to your business address or in front of your customers.<\/li>\n<li><b>Keep your business in good standing.<\/b> You must comply with Pennsylvania&#8217;s filing requirements, specifically the annual reports and fees. If you miss an important deadline, the Department of State can initiate your LLC&#8217;s involuntary dissolution, thereby ending your business operations and liability protection.<\/li>\n<li><b>Help with your business needs.<\/b> As you expand your business, you may need a copy of your articles of organization or certificate of subsistence. They can obtain this for you.<\/li>\n<li><b>Be available.<\/b> The registered office must be open during regular business hours on normal business days (Monday &#8211; Friday) to accept service of process. You may not always be at your registered office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-16-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-16-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-16\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-16-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-16-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            What is a domestic LLC in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-16\"\n                            id=\"content-16-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-16-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>If you establish your LLC in Pennsylvania, it is a domestic LLC. If you create an LLC in another state and conduct business in Pennsylvania, it is a foreign LLC.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-17-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-17-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-17\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-17-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-17-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            How do I register my Pennsylvania LLC in another state?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-17\"\n                            id=\"content-17-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-17-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>If you want your LLC to operate in another state, contact the Secretary of State in that jurisdiction to register as a foreign LLC. They may require a certificate of good standing to show your LLC is current on filing and tax obligations. Pennsylvania calls a certificate of good standing a &quot;certificate of subsistence.&quot; Complete the registration form using your Pennsylvania LLC name in that state and pay the application fee. You may need to check name availability in that state.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-18-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-18-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-18\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-18-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-18-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            How do I register a foreign LLC in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-18\"\n                            id=\"content-18-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-18-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>First, you will need a Pennsylvania registered office. You must also register your out-of-state LLC (foreign LLC) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To do so, you will complete a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/file.dos.pa.gov\/forms\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foreign Registration Statement<\/a>&nbsp;and submit a $250 fee. The form contains additional instructions; you can submit it by mail or online.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-19-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-19-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-19\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-19-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-19-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            What if you need to dissolve an LLC in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-19\"\n                            id=\"content-19-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-19-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You can dissolve an LLC by filing a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dos.pa.gov\/BusinessCharities\/Business\/RegistrationForms\/Documents\/Updated%202017%20Registration%20Forms\/Domestic%20Limited%20Liability%20Company\/15-8872(f)%20Certificate%20of%20Termination,%20domestic%20LLC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\" filing a Certificate of Termination\" rel=\"noopener\">Certificate of Termination<\/a>&nbsp;with the Department of State and paying a $70 filing fee.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-20-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-20-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-20\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-20-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-20-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Can I form an anonymous LLC in Pennsylvania?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-20\"\n                            id=\"content-20-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-20-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>No. The Pennsylvania Department of State does not allow anonymous LLCs. An anonymous LLC does not reveal member names on the articles of organization. Delaware, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming are the only states authorizing anonymous LLCs.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Disclaimer: The information presented here does not constitute legal advice or representation. It is general and educational in nature, may not reflect all recent legal developments, and may not apply to your unique facts and circumstances. Consider consulting with a qualified business attorney if you have legal questions.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n<section\n        class=\"section-container section-container--no-bottom-padding\"\n        >\n    <div class=\"section-container__body\">\n        <div class=\"section-heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-heading__title fl-h2-landing\">How to Start an LLC in Other U.S. States<\/h2>                                        <div class=\"section-heading__description fl-text-lg\"><p>Select your state below<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"map-module\">\n            <button\n                class=\"fl-button secondary map-module-list-toggle-button\"\n                type=\"button\" aria-disabled=\"false\"\n                data-testid=\"map-module-list-toggle-button\"\n                tabindex=\"0\"\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                aria-controls=\"map-module-state-list\">\n                <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Show All States<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down medium \" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/button>\n            <ul id=\"map-module-state-list\" class=\"map-module-state-list fl-list\">\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/alabama-law\/forming-an-llc-in-alabama.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Alabama<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/alaska-law\/forming-an-llc-in-alaska.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Alaska<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right 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href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/georgia-law\/how-to-form-an-llc-in-georgia.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Georgia<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/hawaii-law\/forming-an-llc-in-hawaii.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Hawaii<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/idaho-law\/forming-an-llc-in-idaho.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Idaho<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/illinois-law\/how-to-form-an-llc-in-illinois.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Illinois<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/indiana-law\/forming-an-llc-in-indiana.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Indiana<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/iowa-law\/forming-an-llc-in-iowa.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Iowa<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/kansas-law\/forming-an-llc-in-kansas.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Kansas<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/kentucky-law\/forming-an-llc-in-kentucky.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Kentucky<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            <li class=\"map-module-state-list-item\">\n            <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/louisiana-law\/forming-an-llc-in-louisiana.html\" class=\"map-module-state-list-link fl-list-item-link\">Louisiana<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n            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fl-text-lg-medium\">SELECT AND START LLC<\/p>\n                <i class=\"general-card__footer-link-icon fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"general-card--newLegalZoom__bottom\">\n        <p>Prefer to work with a lawyer?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/business-organizations\/?fli=state_biz:dir:lz_esum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find one right now.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"410\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ability-law\/wp-prod\/Crisp-Infographic-for-LLC-Steps\/Crisp-Infographic-for-LLC-Steps.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_410,h_1024,c_scale\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1774635062\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/Crisp-Infographic-for-LLC-Steps\/Crisp-Infographic-for-LLC-Steps.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-375931 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src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745900043\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e.png?_i=AA\"\n                        alt=\"\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        class=\"fl-legal-zoom-help-icon-main fl-desktop\"\n                    \/>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                        src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745857465\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a.png?_i=AA\"\n                        alt=\"\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        class=\"fl-legal-zoom-help-icon-bottom\"\n                    \/>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-help-text\">\n                    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-help-subtitle\">\n                        <p>Meet FindLaw&#8217;s <b>trusted partner LegalZoom<\/b>, an industry leader in online business formations<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h2 class=\"fl-legal-zoom-help-title fl-callout-md\">\n                        Need Help Forming a Pennsylvania LLC?\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-help-description fl-text-lg-medium\">\n                        <p>FindLaw&#8217;s trusted partner, LegalZoom, provides a straightforward process to help you set up your Pennsylvania LLC. Join the millions who launched their businesses with LegalZoom.<\/p>\n<p><b>LLC plans start at $0 + state fees.<\/b><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115355\/26746?subId1=pennsylvania-state-llc-footer\" class=\"fl-button fl-link-button primary fl-legal-zoom-help-button diy-biz-affiliate\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - StateLaws Ft Banner\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" aria-disabled=\"false\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Start My LLC<\/span>\n                        <i\n                            class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        ><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-next-steps-column\">\n            <div\n                class=\"fl-help-links\"\n                data-testid=\"fl-help-links\"\n            >\n                <h2 class=\"fl-help-links-title fl-callout-sm\">\n                    Related Resources\n                <\/h2>\n                <ul class=\"fl-list fl-no-margin fl-text-lg\">\n                                            <li class=\"fl-help-links-list-item\">\n                            <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            ><\/i>\n                            <a title=\"Filing LLC Taxes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/filing-llc-taxes.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\" data-testid=\"fl-list-item-link\">Filing LLC Taxes<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"fl-help-links-list-item\">\n                            <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            ><\/i>\n                            <a title=\"LLC Member Tax FAQs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/llc-member-tax-faqs.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\" data-testid=\"fl-list-item-link\">LLC Member Tax FAQs<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"fl-help-links-list-item\">\n                            <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            ><\/i>\n                            <a title=\"Starting a Limited Liability Company Checklist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/starting-a-limited-liability-company-llc-checklist.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\" data-testid=\"fl-list-item-link\">Starting a Limited Liability Company Checklist<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about forming an LLC in Pennsylvania. 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