As of January 1, 2025, domestic and foreign entities doing business in Pennsylvania are required to file an annual report with the Department of State. This replaces the previous decennial filing system, which was repealed on November 3, 2022, when Governor Wolf signed Act 122 of 2022 into law.
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Who Must File a New Annual Report?
To comply with the new annual report requirement, the following entities are required to file an annual report:
- All domestic Corporations (business and nonprofit)
- Limited liability companies
- Limited liability (general) partnerships
- Electing Partnerships (that are not limited partnerships)
- Limited partnerships
- Professional Associations
- Business Trusts
- All foreign associations doing business in Pennsylvania.
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Required Information on the PA Business Annual Report
The information that must be included in the annual report:
- Business name
- Jurisdiction of formation
- Registered office address
- Principal office address
- Name of at least one governor (director, member, partner)
- Names and titles of the principal officers
- Entity number issued by the Department of State
2025 Business Filing Deadlines
Pennsylvania’s deadline for filing the Annual Report is based on your entity type:
| 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 |
Filing Process & Fees
Annual reports can be filed online, providing immediate confirmation with a downloadable Form and Acknowledgement Letter. The filing fee is $7 for business corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs. Nonprofit corporations and LPs or LLCs with a not-for-profit purpose are exempt from the filing fee.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to file the Annual Report will result in administrative dissolution, termination, or cancellation. However, the Department is providing a transition period until January 4, 2027, before imposing these penalties.
If your business needs legal assistance staying in compliance with the new business reporting deadlines, contact MBM Law for experienced guidance.
Steps to Ensure Compliance
To ensure compliance with these new requirements, MBM Law’s experienced Pennsylvania business attorneys advise you to:
- Identify your association type and corresponding filing deadline.
- Update your information on file with the Department of State.
- Provide an email address for individuals in your association to receive notices of upcoming deadlines.
While the state will attempt to notify entities of upcoming deadlines, it is ultimately your responsibility to submit the annual report on time.
Contact MBM Law for Legal Business Guidance
If you have any questions or require assistance with your annual filing, please do not hesitate to contact our Business Law team at (412)242.4400. We are here to support you through this transition and ensure your continued compliance with Pennsylvania law.
