Opening a business in Pennsylvania: state licenses, permits and registrations
The 3 state-level filings in Pennsylvania, and full guides for 1 city there. The fixed government fees add up to about $125 and 2 fees are set by the space or the business.
Fees and timelines at a glance
| Filing | Agency | Government fee | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLC formation | Pennsylvania Department of State | $125 | Not listed |
| Pennsylvania tax registration (sales tax license and employer accounts) | Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | Varies | The Department of Revenue doesn't publish how long myPATH registration takes to issue a sales tax license. |
| Pennsylvania restaurant liquor license | Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board | Varies | Not listed |
City guides in Pennsylvania
Every filing links to the agency's own page, and every fact comes from an official form or agency page. Agency requirements change; check the agency's page before you file. How we source and check these guides
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