Starting in 2025, ALL Pennsylvania businesses will need to comply with a new Annual Report filing requirement. Mandated by Act 122 of 2022, this replaces the previous decennial report system and introduces an annual obligation for most domestic and foreign entities registered in the state.
To ensure that you stay compliant with this new business requirement, Fiffik Law Group is here to handle the filing process for you, taking the stress out of this new requirement and keeping your business in good standing.
What You Need to Know
Who Must File?
The Annual Report applies to a wide range of businesses, including:
Domestic business corporations
Domestic nonprofit corporations
Domestic limited liability companies (LLCs)
Domestic limited partnerships (LPs), including limited liability limited partnerships (LLLPs)
Domestic limited liability general partnerships (LLPs)
Domestic professional associations
Domestic business trusts
All registered foreign associations
Are There Exemptions?
No. Unlike the federal BOI filing requirement that exempts certain organizations based on the amount of annual revenue or type of business, there are no exemptions for the PA Annual Report.
What Information Is Required?
When filing your Annual Report, you will need to include:
Business name
Jurisdiction of formation
Registered office address
Principal office address
Name of at least one governor (e.g., director, member, or partner, depending on the entity type)
Names and titles of principal officers (if applicable)
Entity number issued by the Pennsylvania Department of State
Filing Deadlines and Fees
The filing deadline depends on the type of entity:
Corporations (business and nonprofit): January 1 – June 30
Limited liability companies (LLCs): January 1 – September 30
Limited partnerships (LPs), LLPs, business trusts, and professional associations: January 1 – December 31
Fees for filing are:
$7 for business corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs
No fee for nonprofit corporations or LPs/LLCs with a not-for-profit purpose
Public Access to Annual Report Information
The information contained in the Annual Report will be publicly available. Each association’s details—including compliance status with annual reporting requirements—will be displayed on the Department of State’s public website at file.dos.pa.gov/search/business.
Filing vs. the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
It is important to note that the Pennsylvania Annual Report and the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report are NOT the same.
The Annual Report is required by state law and filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS).
The CTA BOI report is required by federal law and filed with the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
While both filings involve business information, they are distinct in terms of:
Entities required to file
Information provided within the reports
Complying with the BOI report does not satisfy the Pennsylvania annual report requirement.
The current litigation in the federal courts over the CTA BOI report do not affect Pennsylvania’s Annual Report requirements.
Stay Compliant to Avoid Penalties
The penalties for non-compliance are stark. Your business could literally be put out of business. Failure to file your Annual Report by the deadline can result in administrative dissolution, termination, or cancellation of your entity’s registration. While reinstatement is possible for domestic entities, the process is time-consuming and costly. Foreign entities must re-register if terminated.
Let Fiffik Law Group Handle Your Annual Filing
Navigating compliance requirements can be complex, but Fiffik Law Group is here to help. Our team will handle your Annual Report filing, ensuring accuracy and timely submission so your business stays compliant and protected. To file with Fiffik Law Group, fill out and submit this form.