Beginning in the calendar year of 2025, annual reports will be required by Pennsylvania. This applies to for-profits and nonprofits.

This will apply to all churches. Failure to comply could result in an automatic dissolution/termination/cancellation of the organization and loss of the protection of the organization’s name, meaning a new organization can come in and take the name previously used by the church. 

The annual filing will be free for churches, and the deadline will be June 30 each year (for filing of the past calendar year info).

The Department of State will mail notice to the registered office address of each church at least two months prior to the respective deadline, reminding it of the need to make an annual report. Please make sure your church’s address is up to date with the state.

To learn more about this filing requirement, please visit the state’s website by clicking here. You may also call or email from the options at this link: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dos/contact-us.html  

The new annual report requirement is a significant change for Pennsylvania and should be taken seriously by churches whose incorporation is held in PA.