Pennsylvania LLC Filing:
Choose a Business Name
When selecting a name, please include the corporate indicator(LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liabiliy Company, etc). Keep in mind that certain words may require further review for approval from the state(ex: bank, insurance, financial institution,etc)
To begin, you’ll submit 3 business name options in order of preference. Our team will conduct a name availability and trademark search for each. Once we receive the results, we’ll let you know which names are available.
Once you confirm your final choice, we’ll start the filing process
Choose a Registered Agent
When forming a business in Pennsylvania, you are required to designate a registered agent. This individual or company is responsible for receiving official correspondence on your behalf, including documents from state and federal agencies like the IRS or the court system
The state will not allow individuals to serve as a registered agent. You can appoint a third-party agent, which may involve a registered agent service fee.
*No PO Box Allowed*
*While NGBS is not currently a registered agent in Pennsylvania, we’re happy to provide trusted third-party recommendations upon request.*
Pennsylvania Annual Report Filing
Every year after your initial filing, you will be required to file an annual report with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State. This report must be filed by September 30th of each year. Failure to file on time can result in late fees and possible penalties and eventually suspension/dissolution of your business.
Business Registration
Once you have read and understand the process and requirements for choosing your business name, deciding upon a registered agent, and understanding that your business requires routine filling maintenance; you are now ready to form your business.
Below is the link to the formation order form. Once this form is completed, we will prep the documents and submit them to the Secretary of State for processing. Pennsylvania has a state filing fee of $125. The processing time varies based on current volume and when the documents are filed.