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

ItemCostDetails
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 Tax3.07%
Corporate Tax Rate8.99% (being reduced annually)
State Sales Tax6%
Max Local Sales Tax2%
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

Major Cities in Pennsylvania

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