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Best foreign qualification services in Pennsylvania
Our top pick in Pennsylvania is Mainstay Filing: $199 plus the $250 state fee, $449 in all.
Best 3 Foreign Registration Services in Pennsylvania (2026)
1. Mainstay Filing
$199 + $250 state fee = $449
Registered agent free for the first year, then $149 a year.
2. PA Registered Agent.org
$199 + $250 state fee = $449
Registered agent included for the first year, then $99 a year.
3. Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co
$199 + $250 state fee = $449
Registered agent included for the first year, then $99 a year.
Service prices read from each provider’s Pennsylvania page on October 28, 2026. The state fee is the official figure below and is paid to the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations.
What you get, side by side
| Service | Year 1 | Agent, year 1 | Agent after | 3 years of service + agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $449 | Free | $149/yr | $497 |
| PA Registered Agent.org | $449 | Included | $99/yr | $397 |
| Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co | $449 | Included | $99/yr | $397 |
The 3-year column adds each service’s agent price for years 2 and 3 to its $199 fee; state fees and Pennsylvania’s yearly filing are the same whichever you choose.
The Pennsylvania filing
- Form
- DSCB:15-412, Foreign Registration Statement
- State fee
- $250
- From your home state
- Not required for an LLC
- Every year after
- Annual report (Pennsylvania Department of State), $7 (due: september 30)
Questions
What is the best foreign qualification service in Pennsylvania?
Mainstay Filing: $199 plus the $250 state fee, with a Pennsylvania registered agent free for the first year.
How much is the Pennsylvania state fee?
$250.
What do I file in Pennsylvania?
DSCB:15-412, Foreign Registration Statement, with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations.
Sources
- Pennsylvania DOS, foreign associations: www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registrations/foreign-associations, checked October 8, 2026
- Foreign Registration Statement, DSCB:15-412: www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/programs/business/forms/offsite-forms/15-412-Foreign-Registration-Statement.pdf, checked October 8, 2026
- DOS fees and payments: www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/fees-and-payments, checked October 8, 2026
- Commercial registered office providers: www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/information-services/commercial-registered-office-providers, checked October 8, 2026
- Annual reports: www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registrations/annual-reports, checked October 8, 2026