Get a Pennsylvania Registered Office

Before forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Pennsylvania, a registered office has to be identified. In this article, you’ll learn what a registered office is and the requirements.

What is a Pennsylvania Registered Office?

A registered office is a physical address in Pennsylvania where important legal documents are accepted. This address is necessary because it ensures that the correct people within an LLC are notified in the event of time-sensitive events such as service of process for lawsuits, garnishment notices against employees, or notifications of taxes.

What are the Requirements of the Registered Office?

By law (15 Pa. C.S.A. §§ 109(a) and 8825(a), (c)), a Pennsylvania LLC must:

• continuously maintain a registered office (a real street address, not a P.O. box) in Pennsylvania; or
• designate a commercial registered office provider and county for the venue.

How is a Pennsylvania Registered Office Selected?

You must list your registered office when you complete the official paperwork with the state to form your LLC, so you need to decide what address you will use before you begin that process.