LLC costs / Massachusetts / Pennsylvania
Massachusetts vs Pennsylvania LLC
Pennsylvania is cheaper to form by $395. Over five years, Pennsylvania costs $2,960 less in state fees.
| Massachusetts | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation fee | $520 | $125 |
| Recurring fee | $520 a year | $7 a year |
| State fees over 5 years | $3,120 | $160 |
| Register an out-of-state LLC | $520 | $250 |
| Newspaper publication required | No | No |
| New LLCs per week (avg) | 950 | 2,110 |
| Domestic LLCs with an out-of-state address | – | – |
| Still active 12–24 months after forming | – | – |
| Formation to public record, median (proxy) | 1 day | 5 days |
Weekly averages cover the last 2 weeks both states have data for. "–" means the state's registry data can't support that number; see methodology.
New LLCs per week
The usual rule: form the LLC in the state where the business operates. Forming elsewhere means registering as a foreign LLC at home too, and paying both states' fees ($520 in Massachusetts, $250 in Pennsylvania).
Sources: Massachusetts fee schedule · Pennsylvania fee schedule · filing data from RecordWire