General partners have unlimited personal liability for all the business's debts and liabilities, and any partner can commit the firm to obligations. A limited partnership is a partnership having one or more general partners and one or more limited partners.
But good news: Pennsylvania doesn't require a general license to do business in the state. Meaning, your Pennsylvania LLC doesn't need a general state business license. But depending on what type of business you run, your LLC might need an occupational license (aka “industry-specific” license).
The state of Pennsylvania does not require an LLC Operating Agreement, but it may still be recommended for many LLCs. Without an Operating Agreement, disputes are governed by the default LLC operating rules outlined in Pennsylvania law (PA Cons Stat § 8101 to 8106).
The Pennsylvania Department of State requires the appointment of a registered agent as part of the formation of an LLC. In Pennsylvania, the registered agent, also known as the registered office or commercial registered office provider, acts as your go-between for correspondence for your business from the state.
Pennsylvania does not require you to submit an Operating Agreement to form your LLC. However, it is important for every LLC to have an Operating Agreement, establishing the rules and structure of the business. The Operating Agreement is a private agreement and is not filed with the state.
Step 2: Provide an Official Business Address for Your LLC Whether it's an office building, a home (if the company is run from a residence) or any other physical location, every LLC in Pennsylvania must have a designated street address. It can be outside the state, but it cannot be a P.O. Box.
How do I amend my LLC operating agreement? Hold a meeting of all LLC members. Draft a member resolution (to add or remove a member) Vote on the member resolution. Pass the resolution with majority approval. Save the member resolution with your records.
Forming a Partnership in Pennsylvania Choose a business name for your partnership and check for availability. Register the business name with local, state, and/or federal authorities. Draft and sign a partnership agreement. Obtain any required local licenses.
Shareholders of Pennsylvania S Corporations, partners of a partnership and members of an LLC taxed as a partnership or S corporation include their shares of income, loss and credit on their personal income tax returns and are taxed at the personal income tax rate, 3.07%.
A partnership can be formed by two, or a combination of natural person and a legal entity (companies or closed corporations). To make the process easy, a partnership agreement can be signed. Although it can be comprised of a legal entity, a partnership is never a separate legal entity.