Are you a business owner in Pennsylvania? Or, maybe you’re considering launching your next venture in the Keystone State? Then you’ve come to the right place! Here you’ll find guidance on how to start a business, fund your business, operate your business, hire employees, file for taxes, stay compliant in your state, and more.
Bookmark this page and keep checking back to track new legislation and developments in Pennsylvania that may affect your company. Now, let’s dive in!
How to register your business in the state of Pennsylvania
First thing is first: Here is how you register your new business in Pennsylvania.
Find funding for your Pennsylvania-based business
Every business, whether new or established, requires funding. Luckily, there are business loans and grants specifically designed for Pennsylvania-based businesses. Check out the Pennsylvania business funding page to find a loan or grant that’s a fit for your company.
How to file and pay business taxes in Pennsylvania
Navigating the tax landscape can be complex—especially for busy business owners. Here is an up-to-date tax guide for Pennsylvania businesses.
Managing employees in Pennsylvania
- Here’s the employer’s guide to hiring employees in Pennsylvania.
- Are you calculating employee paychecks? Use this Pennsylvania salary paycheck calculator to determine withholdings and calculate take-home pay for your employees in Pennsylvania. (We do the math for you.)
- Need to calculate hourly employee paychecks? We’ve got a Pennsylvania hourly paycheck calculator, too.
- Check out the payroll service and regulations for Pennsylvania here.
- Hiring in the City of Brotherly Love? Check out our data on average salary by industry in Philadelphia
| Minimum wage in Pennsylvania | SUI tax rate in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania DOL website |
| $7.25 per hour
$2.83 minimum tipped wage per hour |
New employer tax rate: 3.822%
Tax rate range: 1.419% – 10.3734% Wage base: $10,000 |
Department of Labor |