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).
When you start a business in Pennsylvania, you are required to appoint a Pennsylvania registered agent (also called a Commercial Registered Office Provider). Your Pennsylvania registered agent accepts legal correspondence, such as service of process, on behalf of your LLC or corporation.
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.
Start an S corp in Pennsylvania Step 1 – Choose a name. Step 2 – Designate a Pennsylvania registered office. Step 3 – File Pennsylvania Certificate of Organization. Step 4 – Create an operating agreement. Step 5 – Apply for an EIN. Step 6 – Apply for S Corp status with IRS Form 2553.
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).
Federal subchapter S corporations are no longer required to file the REV-1640, Pennsylvania S Corporation Election and Shareholders' Consent, in order to be granted Pennsylvania S corporation status.
Filing as an S Corp in Pennsylvania Step 1: Choose a Business Name. Step 2: Appoint Directors and a Registered Agent. Step 3: File Articles of Organization. Step 4: Create an S Corp Operating Agreement. Step 5: Apply for an Employer Identification Number. Step 6: File Form 2553 for S Corporation Election.
Because of the one-class-of-stock restriction, an S corporation cannot allocate losses or income to specific shareholders. Allocation of income and loss is governed by stock ownership, unlike partnerships or LLCs taxed as partnerships where the allocation can be set in the partnership agreement or operating agreement.