For most Pennsylvania businesses the main recurring Department of State filing is the Annual Report (June 30, September 30 or December 31 depending on type). LLPs, LLLPs and restricted professional companies also file a Certificate of Annual Registration by April 15. Keep your registered office current so State notices reach you.
Department of State — recurring
| Filing | Who | When |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report (DSCB:15-146) | Corporations, LLCs, LPs, LLPs, business trusts, professional associations — domestic and foreign | June 30 / September 30 / December 31 |
| Certificate of Annual Registration | LLPs, LLLPs, restricted professional companies (PLLCs) | April 15 |
Department of State — when something changes
- Registered office or principal office — can be updated on the Annual Report, or anytime with a change filing.
- Business name — requires an amendment; the Annual Report cannot change the name.
- Corrections to a filed Annual Report — free Annual Report Update until the end of that year (requires PIN access).
- Closing the business — file articles of dissolution or a certificate of termination; inactive associations do not file Annual Reports.
Other agencies (not covered by this service)
Tax registrations and returns are handled by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and the IRS; professional licenses by the licensing boards; local registrations by your municipality. The Department of Revenue and Department of State records are not linked — for example, an out-of-existence affidavit with Revenue does not make an entity inactive with the Department of State.
Stay on top of it
Check your business and set free reminders for your Annual Report deadline.
Official sources
- Pennsylvania Department of State — Annual Reports
- Pennsylvania Department of State — Business and Charities Scam Alerts
- Annual Report form DSCB:15-146 (PDF)
- 15 Pa.C.S. Chapter 1 — § 146 (annual report)
Last verified against these sources on September 15, 2026.