Registered agent price index · Pennsylvania
3 Best Registered Agents in Pennsylvania (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Weighted index: cost over three years counts 38%, coverage per dollar 32%
The Pennsylvania tally
The indexed ledger
1. Mainstay Filing: best for companies in several states
Index leaderBest value in Pennsylvania is Mainstay Filing: the same $149 yearly price in all fifty states.
PA Registered Agent.org subtotals $150 less over three years, but the 32% coverage column favors this line.
Line includes
- An office address in the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- $149 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Reaches all fifty states
Debits
- Priced $50 higher annually
- Agent service only; reports are yours
2. PA Registered Agent.org: best for owners who count every dollar
Pennsylvania onlyLine 2 goes to PA Registered Agent.org: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
Line includes
- An office address in the state
- Scans of served papers
Credits
- $99 annually, no increase
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- Expanding means finding another agent
- Annual report stays with you
3. Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co: best for a second in-state choice
Pennsylvania onlyLine 3 goes to Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
PA Registered Agent.org publishes the same prices.
Line includes
- An office address in the state
- Scans of served papers
Credits
- $99 annually, no increase
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- Expanding means finding another agent
- Annual report stays with you
Subtotal by year
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | PA Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit PA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Pennsylvania Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Compute your subtotal
The Pennsylvania fee schedule
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to form | $125 | pa.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual report | $7 every year | pa.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| State total, years 1 to 3 | $139 | Our sum |
How the index came out
The deciding column for Pennsylvania was coverage per dollar (32% of the index), where Mainstay Filing led.
Coverage put it above PA Registered Agent.org.
Official Pennsylvania registered agent requirements (Pennsylvania Secretary of State)
Pennsylvania requires a registered office (a Pennsylvania street address or a Commercial Registered Office Provider), not an agent.
Pennsylvania does not require a registered agent. Every LLC keeps a registered office instead: an actual street address in Pennsylvania, or a Commercial Registered Office Provider named in its place by a company without a Pennsylvania address. Law: 15 Pa.C.S. § 8825.
The address has to be an actual street address or rural route box number in Pennsylvania. A P.O. box alone is not accepted.
Citation: legis.state.pa.us (read October 2026) per the state
Skipping the service
The no-service choice costs nothing extra for an eligible owner. What the lines above sell is time, at $99 to $149 a year.
Common questions
How much does a Pennsylvania registered agent charge each year?
Expect $99 to $149 a year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 across the lines, before state fees.
Does Pennsylvania require a registered agent for every LLC?
Pennsylvania requires a registered office (a Pennsylvania street address or a Commercial Registered Office Provider), not an agent.
May I serve as my own registered agent?
Yes if you qualify, though the state lets you skip naming an agent entirely.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
$7 each year for the annual report, payable September 30.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
The lines do not cross in the first ten years.
Which registered agent indexes best in Pennsylvania?
Mainstay Filing: line one on coverage per dollar. Then PA Registered Agent.org and Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co.
Source lines
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau. Source pa.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau. Source pa.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- 15 Pa.C.S. § 8821. Source pa.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- Pennsylvania formation fee: Filing fee. Source pa.gov; confirmed October 2026.
- Pennsylvania registered agent statute. Source legis.state.pa.us; confirmed October 2026.
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Mainstay Filing Pennsylvania service page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the PA Registered Agent.org pricing page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co pricing page