LLC costs / Missouri / Pennsylvania
Missouri vs Pennsylvania LLC
Missouri is cheaper to form by $75. Over five years, Missouri costs $110 less in state fees.
| Missouri | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation fee | $50 | $125 |
| Recurring fee | None | $7 a year |
| State fees over 5 years | $50 | $160 |
| Register an out-of-state LLC | $105 | $250 |
| Newspaper publication required | No | No |
| New LLCs per week (avg) | 927 | 2,110 |
| Domestic LLCs with an out-of-state address | 4% | – |
| Still active 12–24 months after forming | – | – |
| Formation to public record, median (proxy) | 8 days | 5 days |
Weekly averages cover the last 1 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 ($105 in Missouri, $250 in Pennsylvania).
Sources: Missouri fee schedule · Pennsylvania fee schedule · filing data from RecordWire