Pennsylvania Business Incorporation Package to Incorporate Corporation
What is this form package?
The Pennsylvania Business Incorporation Package is a comprehensive set of forms designed to assist individuals in forming a corporation in Pennsylvania. This package not only includes essential documents like the Articles of Incorporation and corporate by-laws but also provides a step-by-step guide to navigating the incorporation process. It differs from similar packages by encompassing all necessary post-incorporation forms, ensuring that users have everything they need to maintain corporate compliance.
What’s included in this form package
- Pennsylvania Articles of Incorporation for Domestic For-Profit Corporation
- Pennsylvania Bylaws for Corporation
- Annual Minutes
- Notices, Resolutions, Simple Stock Ledger and Certificate
- Minutes for Organizational Meeting
- Sample Transmittal Letter to Secretary of State's Office to File Articles of Incorporation
- Application of Name Reservation
- Election of 'S' Corporation Status and Instructions - IRS 2553
- I.R.S. Form SS-4 (to obtain your federal identification number)
When to use this document
This form package is ideal for individuals or business partners looking to formally establish a corporation in Pennsylvania. Use this package if you intend to:
- Start a new business and seek limited liability protection.
- Transition an existing business to a corporate structure.
- Understand the documentation and legal requirements for corporate formation.
- Plan for compliance with state regulations regarding corporations.
Intended users of this form package
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Pennsylvania.
- Business partners looking to jointly incorporate.
- Individuals who need clear instructions for the incorporation process.
- Anyone seeking to protect their personal assets while operating a business.
Steps to complete these forms
- Review the included forms to understand the requirements.
- Choose and reserve your corporate name using the Application for Reservation of Entity Name.
- Complete the Articles of Incorporation and prepare necessary attachments.
- Conduct an initial meeting to adopt by-laws and elect corporate officers.
- Apply for a Federal Tax Identification Number using IRS Form SS-4.
- If applying for S Corporation status, complete and file IRS Form 2553.
Do forms in this package need to be notarized?
Most forms in this package do not require notarization. However, local laws or specific situations may demand it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete the process through a verified video call, available anytime.
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We protect your documents and personal data by following strict security and privacy standards.
Avoid these common issues
- Forgetting to reserve the corporate name before filing Articles of Incorporation.
- Neglecting to hold the initial meeting for by-law adoption and officer elections.
- Failing to obtain a Federal Tax Identification Number, which is essential for taxation and bank account setup.
- Not filing the S Corporation election form by the deadline if opting for this status.
Why use this package online
- Convenience of downloading and printing the forms immediately.
- Editability allows you to fill in forms at your own pace.
- Access to up-to-date forms in compliance with Pennsylvania regulations.
- Comprehensive guidance to navigate the incorporation process effectively.
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FAQ
To start an LLC in Pennsylvania you will need to file a Certificate of Organization with the Pennsylvania Department of State, which costs $125. You can apply online or by mail.
Unlike most states, Pennsylvania does not require LLCs to file an annual report.An annual fee of $520 times the number of members of the LLC must be paid.
Time to process your corporation or LLC formation varies by state with routine processing taking 4 - 6 weeks or even more in the slowest states. Expedited Processing will reduce that time to about 10 business days or less with the exception of just a few states.
Choose a corporate name. File Articles of Incorporation. Appoint a registered agent. Prepare corporate bylaws. Appoint directors and hold first board meeting. Issue stock. Comply with other tax and regulatory requirements.
To start a business in Pennsylvania, you will likely have to pay application and licensing fees. To obtain a Pennsylvania LLC Certificate of Organization, for example, costs about $125. Additional fees might be required if your business is structured as a corporation, sole proprietorship or partnership.
To start an LLC in Pennsylvania you will need to file a Certificate of Organization with the Pennsylvania Department of State, which costs $125. You can apply online or by mail.
Choose a corporate name. File Articles of Incorporation. Appoint a registered agent. Prepare corporate bylaws. Appoint directors and hold first board meeting. Issue stock. Comply with other tax and regulatory requirements.
What Is the Cheapest State to Incorporate? Delaware remains one of the more affordable states in which to form an LLC (14th lowest filing fee of 50 states). Delaware also ranks well for incorporation fees (17th lowest filing fee of 50 states).
200bThe LLC filing fee is a one-time fee paid to the state to form your LLC. What's the LLC Annual Fee? 200bThe LLC annual fee is an ongoing fee paid to the state to keep your LLC in compliance and in good standing. It's usually paid every 1 or 2 years, depending on the state.