Short answer: File Certificate of Dissolution and Certificate of Termination with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations for $140. Crucially, the termination filing cannot be made until the LLC obtains formal Tax Clearance Certificates from both the PA Department of Revenue and the Department of Labor and Industry, a process that typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
We've pulled these figures from the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Pennsylvania
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Crucially, the termination filing cannot be made until the LLC obtains formal Tax Clearance Certificates from both the PA Department of Revenue and the Department of Labor and Industry, a process that typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
- File Certificate of Dissolution and Certificate of Termination with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations and pay $140.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Pennsylvania compares
Pennsylvania's dissolution filing fee is $140. That's the 4th highest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Pennsylvania runs $107.5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $140 | 4 of 48 |
| Michigan | $10 | 36 of 48 |
| New Jersey | $100 | 5 of 48 |
| Ohio | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| Virginia | $25 | 26 of 48 |
| Maryland | $0 | 41 of 48 |
Pennsylvania fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report (Form DSCB:15-146) | $7 | annual, Between January 1 and September 30 |
| Certificate of Dissolution and Certificate of Termination | $140 |
Dissolving an LLC: Pennsylvania questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Pennsylvania?
File Certificate of Dissolution and Certificate of Termination with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations ($140). Crucially, the termination filing cannot be made until the LLC obtains formal Tax Clearance Certificates from both the PA Department of Revenue and the Department of Labor and Industry, a process that typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Pennsylvania?
Crucially, the termination filing cannot be made until the LLC obtains formal Tax Clearance Certificates from both the PA Department of Revenue and the Department of Labor and Industry, a process that typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. Not specified
How much does it cost to dissolve a Pennsylvania LLC?
$140 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
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