While you are not required to file your bylaws with the state when incorporating your nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania, the IRS requires a filing of bylaws with applications for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (Form 1023).
Illinois bylaws are documents that state the rules and organizational structure your corporation will follow. They establish your policies for appointing directors and officers, holding board and shareholder meetings, making amendments, handling emergency situations, and other important issues.
Does Pennsylvania Require Corporate Bylaws? Pennsylvania's statute's don't explicitly state that you need corporate bylaws. However, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute § 1310 implies the necessity of bylaws by stating that an organizing meeting “shall be held… for the purpose of adopting bylaws.”
Creating by-laws When incorporating under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (NFP Act), you have to create by-laws. They set out the rules for governing and operating the corporation. They can be modified at a later date as the needs of the corporation change.
No. Corporations are formed and fictitious names are registered by filings made with the Corporation Bureau. You should, however, contact your local county, township, city, or borough for additional licensing requirements that may apply to your business.
Register a Foreign Corporation in PA If you are a corporation based in another state and want to do business in Pennsylvania, you will need a Certificate of Authority to operate in Pennsylvania.