Business owners operating in the state of Pennsylvania have historically been required to file a report with Department of State every 10 years.   

However, beginning in 2025, most domestic and foreign filing associations will be required to file an annual report with the Department.   

Associations required to file annually include the following: 

  • Domestic Business Corporations 
  • Domestic Limited Liability (General) Partnerships 
  • Domestic electing Partnerships that are not Limited Partnerships 
  • Domestic Limited Partnerships including Limited Liability Limited Partnerships 
  • Domestic Limited Liability Companies 
  • Domestic Professional Associations 
  • Domestic Business Trusts 
  • All Registered Foreign Associations 

The annual report must be filed online at file.dos.pa.gov and the deadlines vary based on the type of association: 

Association Type Filing dates 
Corporations (business and nonprofit)/domestic and foreign January 1 – June 30 
Limited liability companies/domestic and foreign January 1 – September 30 
Limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, business trusts, professional associations/domestic and foreign January 1 – December 31 

There is a $7 filing fee for business corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships (LPs) and limited liability general partnerships (LLPs). 

No fee is required for nonprofit corporations and any LPs or LLCs with a not-for-profit purpose. 

If you have any questions about the reporting requirement or need assistance filing, reach out to your trusted advisor at Haefele Flanagan.

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