December 2024

Welcome to the PA Business One-Stop Shop newsletter! Here, you’ll find the latest business updates, application deadlines, funding opportunities and more from state government.

Starting in 2025, all businesses listed as active with the PA Department of State on December 31 must file an Annual Report and pay a fee. Reports must be filed electronically through their Business Filing Services portal. For more details on fees, filing dates, and FAQs, please visit Annual Reports webpage.

To make this easier, we’ve added a “Complete Annual Report” quick-action button to the Hub Dashboard. Just log in to your Hub account, go to the Quick Actions menu, and click the button to start your report.

Annual Reports can be filed at any time after January 1 and can be used to update your registered office address with the PA Department of State.

When adding or removing owners, members, or partners, you don’t need to notify the PA Department of State. Simply update your tax accounts (sales tax, employer withholding, etc.) if needed. Ownership changes will be reflected in your next tax return.

An operating agreement may be required for certain activities, like applying for funding or opening a business bank account. For more on operating agreements, contact the Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic or your nearest Small Business Development Center, and review the IRS website for guidance on updating responsible party information.

Though we do not directly provide funding, we work with a network of partners to meet the funding needs of small businesses in PA. Visit our Small Business Funding page to explore funding partners and contact program specialists for
eligibility details.

Additionally, the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) offers a list of funding programs. For information on program guidelines, eligibility, matching funds, and job creation requirements, visit DCED’s Programs and Funding webpage.  

Pennsylvania’s new Grants Discovery Tool is now available at pa.gov/grants, thanks to the Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA). This tool makes it easier for small businesses, non-profits, local governments, schools, and individuals to find funding opportunities. You can filter by applicant type, category, open status , and more. Check out the Grants Discovery Tool to explore funding opportunities and application eligibility. 

Businesses created on or after January 1, 2024, must report their business ownership information (BOI) within 90 days of approval from the PA Department of State. Businesses formed prior to January 1, 2024, should report their BOI information by January 1, 2025. BOI reports can be filed online via the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Sept. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, and 27

Oct. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, and 30

Nov. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, and 27

Dec. 2, 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 26, and 27

Employer Withholding

SEMI-WEEKLY Payment Remittance

Sept. 5 and 18

Oct. 3 and 18

Nov. 5 and 20

Dec. 4 and 18

Employer Withholding

SEMI-MONTHLY Payment Remittance

Sept. 16

Oct. 15

Nov. 15

Dec. 16

Employer Withholding

MONTHLY Payment Remittance

Oct. 31

Jan. 31

Employer Withholding

QUARTERLY Payment Remittance

Oct. 31

Jan. 31

Employer Withholding

QUARTERLY Withholding Return

Jan. 31

Employer Withholding

ANNUAL Reconciliation

Sept. 20

Oct. 21

Nov. 20

Dec. 20

Sales Tax

MONTHLY Return and Payment

Oct. 21

Jan. 21

Sales Tax

QUARTERLY Return and Payment

Feb. 20

Sales Tax

SEMI-ANNUAL Return and Payment

Oct. 31

Jan. 31

Unemployment Compensation

QUARTERLY Return and Payment

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