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Pennsylvania business license (2026)

Depends on the business. The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop says: “Check with the local municipality concerning taxes, zoning requirements, local licenses and permits”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Pennsylvania at a glance

State rule
Depends on the business
Next step
Look up your industry’s license, and ask your city or county about a local one.
Forming an LLC
$125 with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State
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$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • 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

Does Pennsylvania require a business license?

Depends on the business. The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop says: “Check with the local municipality concerning taxes, zoning requirements, local licenses and permits”

Who do I contact in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Pennsylvania Secretary of State for forming the company.

Is a Pennsylvania LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State, which charges $125. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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