Starting in 2025, many business owners in Pennsylvania started receiving emails about this new requirement—and it’s important to understand what it is, why it matters, and step- by-step, how to file an annual report for your business correctly.
Why Am I Getting Emails About Filing an Annual Report?
Beginning in 2025, most domestic and foreign business associations are required to file an Annual Report with the Pennsylvania Department of State.
If your business is registered in Pennsylvania, these reminders are legitimate and important. The state is ensuring that all business records stay current and accurate.
What is an Annual Report?
An Annual Report is a required state filing that updates your business’s key information, including:
- Business address
- Ownership or management details
- Registered agent information
This filing does not report financial performance and is not the same as filing taxes. Its main purpose is to keep your business in good standing and ensure public records are accurate.
Why is Filing an Annual Report Important?
In Pennsylvania, failure to file an Annual Report can cause your business to legally stop existing:
- Administrative dissolution
- Termination or cancellation of your business registration
- Loss of your business name protection
Who Needs to File an Annual Report in Pennsylvania?
The following business types must file an Annual Report:
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Corporations (for-profit and nonprofit)
- Limited Partnerships (LPs)
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
- Business trusts
- Professional associations
When Do I Need to File? (Important Dates)
The filing deadline for filing your annual report depends on your business type, and most small businesses fall under the Limited Liability Company (LLC) structure. If your registered business name includes “LLC” or “L.L.C.,” this is your filing category.
*Remember: Annual Report filing requirements are based on your business structure—not the size of your business. Always file according to how your business is legally registered. *
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Association Type |
Filing Window |
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Corporations (business & nonprofit) – domestic and foreign |
January 1 – June 30 |
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Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) – domestic and foreign |
January 1 – September 30 |
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Limited Partnerships, LLPs, business trusts, professional associations – domestic and foreign |
January 1 – December 31 |
How Do I File My Annual Report?
Resources Here:
The Pennsylvania Department of State provides official resources to help you complete your Annual Report filing.
Use the links below to file and follow along using the method that works best for you:
- File your Annual Report online:
Click Here to File your Annual Report - Written step-by-step instructions:
How to File an Annual Report in Business Filing Services - Video walkthrough:
How to File an Annual Report in Business Filing Services – YouTube
Last Helpful Tips
- File early, don’t wait until the deadline
- Double-check your business information before submitting
- Save your confirmation once filing is complete
- Keep reminders set for future years
- If you are an NCDF borrower, remember to send us your completed annual report!