Starting a Business in Pennsylvania
LLC filing: $125 | Corp filing: $125 | Business-friendly score: 5.8/10
Business Environment at a Glance
5.8/10
Business-Friendly Score
3.07%
Income Tax
6%
State Sales Tax
$7.25
Minimum Wage
Business Filing Fees in Pennsylvania
| Item | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Filing Fee | $125 | One-time, filed with Secretary of State |
| LLC Annual Fee | $70 | Due annually to maintain good standing |
| Corporation Filing Fee | $125 | One-time, Articles of Incorporation |
| Corporation Annual Fee | $70 | Annual report/franchise tax |
Tax Rates
| State Income Tax | 3.07% |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 8.99% (being reduced annually) |
| State Sales Tax | 6% |
| Max Local Sales Tax | 2% |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25/hr |
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Pennsylvania Special Requirements
- Annual report / decennial report required with Department of State
- Enterprise Registration Form required for new businesses
- Philadelphia Business Income and Receipts Tax applies for businesses in the city
- Local Earned Income Tax (EIT) applies in most municipalities
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