Starting January 1, 2025, Pennsylvania businesses registered with the Department of State will need to comply with a new annual filing requirement. This update aligns Pennsylvania with many other states that mandate regular reporting to maintain good standing. Here’s what you need to know:
Filing Deadlines
Deadlines for filing the annual report depend on your business type:
| Corporations (business and nonprofit) domestic and foreign | June 30 |
| Limited Liability Companies domestic and foreign | September 30 |
| Other domestic and foreign filing entities and associations | December 31 |
Failing to meet these deadlines may result in administrative dissolution, termination, or cancellation, as well as loss of name protection.
How to File Your Annual Report
Filing your report online is fast and straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Log in at https://file.dos.pa.gov.
- Search for your company name under “Business Search.”
- Click on the “File Annual Report” icon. (No PIN access required.)
- Confirm or update your entity information.
- Pay the $7 fee (no fee for nonprofits).
- Access your filed report within minutes in the My Business Work Queue.
Why File Online?
Online submissions through the Business Filing Services portal are processed automatically, avoiding errors and ensuring immediate access to your filed report. Paper filings, while accepted, are processed manually and returned by mail, which can delay confirmation.
By meeting this new requirement, your business can maintain its good standing with the Pennsylvania Department of State and continue operating smoothly. For more details or to get started, visit https://file.dos.pa.gov.
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