Short answer: File Foreign Registration Statement with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations for $250, and name a Pennsylvania registered agent.
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.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Pennsylvania
File Foreign Registration Statement with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations ($250). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Pennsylvania registered agent.
Referred to as the Registered Office. Must maintain a physical PA street address, no PO boxes, or contract with a Commercial Registered Office Provider.
How Pennsylvania compares
Pennsylvania's foreign LLC registration fee is $250. That's the 9th highest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Pennsylvania runs $100 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| Michigan | $50 | 47 of 47 |
| New Jersey | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Ohio | $99 | 41 of 47 |
| Virginia | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Maryland | $100 | 33 of 47 |
Pennsylvania fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report (Form DSCB:15-146) | $7 | annual, Between January 1 and September 30 |
| Foreign Registration Statement | $250 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Pennsylvania questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Pennsylvania?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Pennsylvania (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Pennsylvania?
$250 to file Foreign Registration Statement.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Pennsylvania. Referred to as the Registered Office. Must maintain a physical PA street address, no PO boxes, or contract with a Commercial Registered Office Provider.
Does a foreign LLC file the Pennsylvania annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Report (Form DSCB:15-146) obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
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.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.self allowed, ra.change fee, report.late penalty.