In many states, companies are required to submit an annual report to let the state know that they are still operating. Pennsylvania’s Department of State requires companies to file a report every ten years indicating that they are still conducting business. However, this assumes that there have been no other changes to a company during this timeframe. If a company has changes to its corporate structure, they are required to file an amended Pennsylvania annual report.
The ten-year mark is universal for all companies, unlike other states that have deadlines based upon when an organization became legal. Pennsylvania decennial reports are due in all years ending in “1.” So, the next decennial reports for all businesses is due in 2021. Even a business begins operating in November 2020, the state still requires them to submit a decennial report the following year.
This is an important distinction that businesses need to understand. They should not plan to file a decennial report ten years after the formation of their company. Instead, they should plan to file a decennial report by the deadline established by the Pennsylvania Department of State. Companies have the entire year to file. Businesses, therefore, are required to file their Pennsylvania annual report between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
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Pennsylvania Annual Report Filing Fees & Instructions
All businesses filing a Pennsylvania annual report must pay a fee of $70. Numerous different companies must file a decennial report, including limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, foreign, nonprofit, and for-profit corporations, limited partnerships, and business trips. If a business makes a filing with the Pennsylvania Department of State to update corporate information in the year prior, they are not required to file a decennial report.
Pennsylvania Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: |  Pennsylvania Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organization 401 North Stre Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone Number: (717) 787-1057 |
| Due Date: | Every ten years if no other filings have been made during the ten year period. The next report is due in 2021. |
| Filing Fee: | $70 |
| Penalty: | There are no late fees for failing to file a required decennial report. The business will lose the exclusive use of your name in PA. |
| Filing Method: | Mail only |
| Forms: | Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations: Decennial Report of Association Continued Existence |
| Important Information: | If you file the decennial report late, your name is only reinstated if it has not been taken by another business. Anyone with authority can file the decennial report. |
Pennsylvania Limited Liability Companies (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Pennsylvania Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organization 401 North Stre Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone Number: (717) 787-1057 |
| Due Date: | Every ten years if no other filings have been made during the ten year period. The next report is due in 2021. |
| Filing Fee: | $70 |
| Penalty: | There are no late fees for failing to file a required decennial report. The business will lose the exclusive use of your name in PA. |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations: Decennial Report of Association Continued Existence |
| Important Information: | If you file the decennial report late, your name is only reinstated if it has not been taken by another business. Anyone with authority can file the decennial report. |
Pennsylvania Non-profit Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Pennsylvania Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organization 401 North Stre Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone Number: (717) 787-1057 |
| Due Date: | Every ten years if no other filings have been made during the ten year period. The next report is due in 2021. |
| Filing Fee: | $0 Annual Report $70 Deciannual Report |
| Penalty: | There are no late fees for failing to file a required decennial report. The business will lose the exclusive use of your name in PA. If you file the decennial report late, your name is only reinstated if it has not been taken by another business. |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations: Annual Report Decennial Report of Association Continued Existence |
| Important Information: | PA domestic nonprofits are required to file an Annual Report form by April 30th if there has been a change to the corporate information during the previous calendar year. Anyone with authority can file the decennial report. |
Pennsylvania Limited Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Pennsylvania Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organization 401 North Stre Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone Number: (717) 787-1057 |
| Due Date: | Every ten years if no other filings have been made during the ten year period. The next report is due in 2021. |
| Filing Fee: | $70 |
| Penalty: | There are no late fees for failing to file a required decennial report. The business will lose the exclusive use of your name in PA. |
| Filing Method: | Mail only |
| Forms: | Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations: Decennial Report of Association Continued Existence |
| Important Information: | If you file the decennial report late, your name is only reinstated if it has not been taken by another business. Anyone with authority can file the decennial report. |
Pennsylvania Domestic Limited Liability Partnerships
| State Office: | Pennsylvania Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organization 401 North Stre Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone Number: (717) 787-1057 |
| Due Date: | April 14th |
| Filing Fee: | $310 Minimum |
| Penalty: | $500 |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations: Annual Report |
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Pennsylvania Foreign Limited Liability Partnerships
| State Office: | Pennsylvania Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organization 401 North Stre Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone Number: (717) 787-1057 |
| Due Date: | April 14th |
| Filing Fee: | $250 Minimum |
| Penalty: | $500 |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations: Annual Report |
| Important Information: |
Pennsylvania Domestic Professional Limited Liability Companies
| State Office: | Pennsylvania Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organization 401 North Stre Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone Number: (717) 787-1057 |
| Due Date: | April 14th |
| Filing Fee: | $460 Minimum |
| Penalty: | $500 |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations: Annual Report |
| Important Information: | If you file the decennial report late, your name is only reinstated if it has not been taken by another business. Anyone with authority can file the decennial report. |
Pennsylvania Foreign Professional Limited Liability Companies
| State Office: | Pennsylvania Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organization 401 North Stre Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone Number: (717) 787-1057 |
| Due Date: | April 14th |
| Filing Fee: | $380 Minimum |
| Penalty: | $500 |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations: Annual Report |
| Important Information: | If you file the decennial report late, your name is only reinstated if it has not been taken by another business. Anyone with authority can file the decennial report. |
How to File Your Pennsylvania Secretary of State Business Report
To file your Decennial report, you will receive a form from the Pennsylvania Department of State. This form is used to announce any changes to your business. As long as you have no changes, the process is very straightforward. Once you complete the basic information included in the form, mail it back along with the filing fee.
You can also let us handle the process for you. We’ll complete and submit your form so you don’t have to, saving you time and worry. You’ll remain compliant and can continue focusing on other aspects of your business that make you money.
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Pennsylvania Annual Report Filing Service Benefits
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Pennsylvania Business Report FAQS
Filing fees for the standard Decennial Reports are a flat $70 for all businesses in the state. But annual reports come with much larger filing fees, which vary depending on the form being filed. LLPs and Professional LLCs must file annual reports.
- Domestic LLPs: $410
- Foreign LLPs: $250
- Domestic PLLC: $460
- Foreign PLLC: $380
- Nonprofits: $0
- Charities: From $15 to $250 depending on gross contributions
These are minimum amounts — the total could be more depending on variables with the business.
A Pennsylvania annual report is filed by LLCs, LPs, Corporations, and PCs. These are filed only in years ending in a 1 — 2021, 2031, and so on — and they’re due by the end of the year.
For annual reports, the forms are due by April 15th each year.
There are no late penalties for the decennial report. However, you will lose the exclusivity of your name. You may not be able to re-form your business under the same name if another business takes it before you can register it.
For annual reports due from PLLCs and LLPs, the late fee is very large — $500. As such, filing as soon as possible is important.
For charity organizations, the fee is $25 for every month they are late.
Not usually. However, any LLP or PLLC that is filed by December 31 will need to file their registration by the following April 15 — less than four months later.
Anyone who has authority is allowed to file a Pennsylvania annual report.
Annual reports must be signed by a partner or member before being submitted.
Pennsylvania Business Resources:
Pennsylvania Office of Secretary of State
Phone Number:
(717) 787-1057
Address:
Pennsylvania Secretary of State
Bureau of Corporations and Charitable
Organization 401 North Stre
Harrisburg, PA 17120
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