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Our top pick in PennsylvaniaPA Registered Agent.org
1. PA Registered Agent.org: best for a low yearly agent cost
$199 plus fees, then $99 a year
Our mark9.6out of 10
PA Registered Agent.org takes the top spot: $199 plus the state fee with a year of registered agent service included, then $99 a year for the agent.
You get a Pennsylvania street address for the registered office, and served papers are scanned to your account.
Lower three-year cost is what puts it ahead of Mainstay Filing here.
What you get
- The registration filing
- A year of registered agent service
Why pick it
- A year of registered agent service included
- Then $99 a year
- Service fee $199
Less good
- Your home state needs a separate agent
- EIN costs $99 more
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Fifty-state coverageMainstay Filing
2. Mainstay Filing: best for multi-state companies
$199 plus fees, then $149 a year
Our mark9.3out of 10
Mainstay Filing comes second with $199 over the state fee, the first registered agent year included, then $149 a year.
After year one the agent is $149 a year, in this state or any other.
It costs $100 more than PA Registered Agent.org over three years, which is why it sits below it on our cost score.
What you get
- Registration prepared and filed
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
Why pick it
- Works in all fifty states
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
- $199 plus Pennsylvania's filing fee
Less good
- PA Registered Agent.org's agent renews for $50 less
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Best local optionPennsylvania Registered Agent.co
3. Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co: best for Pennsylvania registrations
$199 plus fees, then $99 a year
Our mark9.1out of 10
In third place, Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co: $199 plus the state fee with a year of registered agent service included, then $99 a year for the agent.
You get a Pennsylvania street address for the registered office, and served papers are scanned to your account.
Prices and features match PA Registered Agent.org exactly, so the two are close to interchangeable.
What you get
- The registration filing
- A year of registered agent service
Why pick it
- Service fee $199
- A year of registered agent service included
- Then $99 a year
Less good
- Your home state needs a separate agent
- EIN costs $99 more
3 picks compared
| Rank | Service | Our score | Service fee | Year two | Best for | Link |
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| 1 | PA Registered Agent.org | 9.6 | $199 | $99/yr | Lowest agent renewal on this list | Visit PA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 2 | Mainstay Filing | 9.3 | $199 | $149/yr | Companies registered in several states | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 3 | Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co | 9.1 | $199 | $99/yr | Lowest agent renewal on this list | Visit Pennsylvania Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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Editorial scores out of 10 from The Founders Review, using the criteria explained on How we rank. No customer ratings are involved.
2026 prices: year one, renewal and three-year total cost
| Service | Year one | Year two | Year three | Three-year total | Agent in year one |
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| PA Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99 | $99 | $397 | Included |
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| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149 | $149 | $497 | Not stated |
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| Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99 | $99 | $397 | Included |
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Read from each provider's pricing page on November 12, 2026. Pennsylvania's registration fee ($250) is paid on top with every service and is left out of these totals.
How we picked the order
The Founders Review weighs five things, led by three-year cost and what one price covers at 30% each. For Pennsylvania, three-year cost is what separated first place from second.
At $397 over three years, PA Registered Agent.org saves $100 against Mainstay Filing. The renewal price after year one was the difference.
Our method page lists all five criteria.
How foreign registration works in Pennsylvania
A company formed in another state registers with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations by filing the Foreign Registration Statement (DSCB:15-412). The state fee is $250.
After registering, the company files the annual report ($7), due September 30.
Your checklist
- Your legal name exactly as registered at home, and the formation date.
- An in-state registered agent, which each ranked service provides.
- The $250 state fee, paid with the filing.
- A date in your calendar for the annual report and its $7 fee.
If you never register
No lawsuits in state court until the company registers (15 Pa.C.S. 411(b)). Its contracts stay valid (15 Pa.C.S. 411(c)).
Pennsylvania foreign registration service FAQ
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Pennsylvania?
Yes, if the company transacts business there. Until it registers it cannot bring a lawsuit in the state's courts.
How much does foreign registration cost in Pennsylvania?
The state fee is $250. The services we rank add $199 to prepare and file it.
Which form does the state use?
The Foreign Registration Statement (DSCB:15-412), filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations.
Do I need a registered agent after registering?
Pennsylvania requires a registered office (a Pennsylvania street address or a Commercial Registered Office Provider), not an agent.
Which foreign registration services do you rank here?
PA Registered Agent.org ($199), Mainstay Filing ($199) and Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co ($199), in this order.
Which foreign registration service is best in Pennsylvania?
PA Registered Agent.org tops our list: the Pennsylvania registration filed for $199, the first agent year included and $99 a year after.
Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations (checked August 2026): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registr
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations (checked August 2026): www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/resources/business/forms/1
- 15 Pa.C.S. § 8821 (checked August 2026): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registr
- Pennsylvania formation fee: Filing fee, official source (checked October 2026): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/fees-and-payments
- Pennsylvania registered agent statute (checked October 2026): www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/15/00.088..HTM
- Pennsylvania DOS, foreign associations (checked October 2026): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registr
- Foreign Registration Statement, DSCB:15-412 (checked October 2026): www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/programs/business/forms/of
- Commercial registered office providers (checked October 2026): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/information-services/commerc
- 15 Pa.C.S. 411, registration to do business in this Commonwealth (checked November 2026): www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=15
- Pennsylvania Department of State, general rule and exclusions for registration of foreign associations (checked November 2026): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registr
- PA Registered Agent.org pricing and service pages, read on November 12, 2026
- Mainstay Filing Pennsylvania service page, read on November 12, 2026
- Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co pricing and service pages, read on November 12, 2026