April 2025

Welcome to the PA Business One-Stop Shop newsletter! This edition includes the latest business updates, filing deadlines, funding opportunities, and more from state and federal agencies.  

Leora Appleby has been appointed Director of the PA Business One-Stop Shop at the PA Department of Community & Economic Development. She brings a strong commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and business owners across Pennsylvania. Join us in welcoming Leora as she leads efforts to make starting and growing a business in the Commonwealth easier.  

On December 10, 2024, the Business Hub rolled out new updates to improve user experience. The business profile creation process is now integrated into user registration, making it easier to get started. Links to relevant help guides and videos have been added to checklists generated by the Business Checklist tool, streamlining the steps needed to register, amend, or close a business. The Help Center now includes FAQs to assist users with common questions. Additionally, a new action button has been added to My Dashboard to simplify the process of completing the new Annual Report requirement. 

Starting in 2025, all registered business and non-profit entities in Pennsylvania must file an annual report with the PA Department of State. This requirement is separate from the voluntary Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing.

The annual report must be filed electronically through the PA Department of State’s Business Filing Services system. For step-by-step instructions, visit the How to File an Annual Report in Business Filing Services.

NAICS codes describe the industry and activity of a business. They are used for tax filings, loan applications, and various state and federal business registrations, but are not assigned by any government agency.

To find the best NAICS code for your business you can use the Lookup Guide from the NAICS Association or search online (e.g., “What NAICS code should I use for an online retail business?”)

If needed, your NAICS code can be updated on your next federal tax return, but updates are not reported to the PA Department of State. Please note that updating your NAICS code in your PA Business One Stop Shop Hub account does not update the code on any federal or state level.

On January 16, we held our first Quarterly Interagency Collaboration Meeting of the year. Representatives from the PA Departments of State, Revenue, Labor and Industry, and Community and Economic Development met to discuss the Business One-Stop Shop’s mission and explore ways to streamline the business administration process in Pennsylvania. These ongoing collaborations help ensure entrepreneurs and business owners receive the support they need to navigate state requirements.

In addition to the PA Department of Revenue’s myPATH system and form
REV-1605, officer updates can now be completed through the PA Department of State’s Business Filing Services system. 

Once submitted, updates are reflected in the public record immediately. For assistance, refer to the How to File an Annual Report or Amend an Existing Business in BFS guides.   

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) continues to prioritize reporting from entities posing higher national security risks. Efforts are also underway to ease the burden for lower-risk small businesses.  For more details, see the FinCEN BOI Deadline Extension Notice.  

To stay up to date on Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement alerts, please visit Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting | FinCEN.gov.  

State Director Ernie Post retired in December 2024. Brian Kelly has been named the Interim State Director until the position is filled permanently.

PA Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide no-cost consulting and low-cost training for entrepreneurs on business planning, funding options, market research, and more. Business owners can schedule confidential, one-on-one consulting sessions for guidance on starting or growing their business at the nearest SBDC.

Leora Appleby, Director of the PA Business One-Stop Shop, recently spoke at the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association’s (PEDA) Basic Economic Development Course. She provided an overview of the Business One-Stop Shop and resources for entrepreneurs and business owners.

To learn more about our office, visit business.pa.gov or call 1-833-722-6778 (option 0).

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