Corporation · Pennsylvania · 2026
What a corporation really costs in Pennsylvania
Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Pennsylvania, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$125
Articles of Incorporation - For Profit (DSCB:15-1306)
First year with the state
~$132
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$125
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $374 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- Pennsylvania corporation annual reportEvery year by June 30. Filing window January 1-June 30. The first report is due the year after formation.$7
Questions
How much does it cost to form a corporation in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania charges $125 to file the Articles of Incorporation - For Profit (DSCB:15-1306).
What does a corporation cost every year in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania corporation annual report: $7, every year by June 30 (Filing window January 1-June 30. The first report is due the year after formation.).
What if my corporation was formed in another state?
To do business in Pennsylvania you register as a foreign entity: Foreign Registration Statement (DSCB:15-412), $250.
Not sure a corporation is right?
Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Pennsylvania.
Plan my company freeSource: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/fees-and-payments · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.