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Cheapest and fastest way to file an LLC in Pennsylvania (2026)
Filing an LLC in Pennsylvania costs $125 in state fees. The fastest route listed is 1 hour (by 4 p.m.), +$1,000 on top of the filing fee ($1,125 all in). Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you and keeps the registered agent.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
Cheapest vs fastest in Pennsylvania
| Route | What you get | State cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Two to four days (department release, 2024) | $125 |
| Fast, no extra fee | None listed | — |
| Paid lane | Same day (by 10 a.m.) | $225 |
| Paid lane | 3 hours (by 2 p.m.) | $425 |
| Paid lane | 1 hour (by 4 p.m.) | $1,125 |
Paid lanes are the filing fee plus the expedite fee. The yearly report is $7 afterwards.
What the Pennsylvania Secretary of State says
Department release (January 23, 2025): it "maintained a two-to-four-day processing time for business and charity registrations throughout 2024". Expedite, in addition to the filing fee: same day $100 (received before 10:00 a.m.), 3 hours $300 (before 2:00 p.m.), 1 hour $1,000 (before 4:00 p.m.). "Expedited requests are NOT accepted through the mail."
Processing and expedite, read October 1, 2026
Mainstay Filing
$199 / year, same at renewal
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
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- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to file an LLC in Pennsylvania?
The cheapest route is the plain filing at $125, with the state’s stated turnaround of two to four days (department release, 2024).
What is the fastest way to file an LLC in Pennsylvania?
The fastest route listed is 1 hour (by 4 p.m.), +$1,000 on top of the filing fee ($1,125 all in).
How much does it cost to expedite a Pennsylvania LLC?
The state lists 3 options: same day (by 10 a.m.) (+$100); 3 hours (by 2 p.m.) (+$300); 1 hour (by 4 p.m.) (+$1,000).
Sources
- 15 Pa.C.S. § 8821 (formation of limited liability company and certificate of organization); filing fee $125 per the Department of State fee schedule (15 Pa.C.S. § 153) (multira state research spine): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registrations/pennsylvania-limited-liability-company, checked August 12, 2026
- Pennsylvania formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/fees-and-payments, checked October 1, 2026
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations (multira state research spine): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registrations/annual-reports, checked August 12, 2026
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations (multira state research spine): www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/resources/business/forms/15-146%20annual%20report%20final%2012.4.2024%20with%20watermark.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Pennsylvania registered agent statute (15 Pa.C.S. § 8825): www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/15/00.088..HTM, checked October 20, 2026
- Pennsylvania processing and expedite (Pennsylvania Secretary of State, official page read): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/newsroom/shapiro-admin-maintains-2-to-4-day-processing-time-for-business-, checked October 1, 2026
- Pennsylvania Secretary of State: www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/, checked October 20, 2026