Incorporate your business in Pennsylvania;
Our Incorporation information is to help you with the small
business startup process. The Pennsylvania Incorporation info can
help answer questions like "How do I form an LLC in Pennsylvania?"
or "What type of Incorporation entity should I be? An Pennsylvania
S-Corporation or an Pennsylvania C-Corporation?" or "What are the
requirements for an Pennsylvania Corporation?" It's easy to set up
an Pennsylvania Corporation with our Incorporation Software. It has
this and other Incorporation info right on the software. So
once you know, your ready to go!
Corporate Name Endings
The name shall contain the word "Corporation,"
"Company," Incorporated," "Limited" or an abbreviation thereof.
The name may be in any language but must be expressed in English
letters or characters or Arabic or Roman numerals.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - Directors must be a natural person
at least 18 years of age.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Stock Information
An increase in shares or par value does not affect
initial filing fees.
Corporate Records
The stock transfer ledger must be kept at the principal
office of the corporation.
Tax and Fees
Annual Statements
Annual statements are required for domestic or foreign
limited liability partnerships, restricted professional
limited liability companies, and not-for-profit corporations.
Income Tax Rate
The tax rate is 9.9% of taxable income. In addition,
a capital stock and foreign franchise tax is assessed
on Pennsylvania capital at a rate of .724% of capital
stock value.
S Corporation
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of
Pennsylvania. A separate state election from the federal
election is required.
License Requirements
Pennsylvania requires that you obtain a license and
pay a fee if operating certain types of businesses in
the state. The following is a partial list:
Accountants
Bakeries
Charitable organizations (fund solicitation)
Damage appraisers
Dealers and salespersons
Eating and drinking places
Employment agencies
Fishing
Insurance agents and brokers
Motor vehicle manufacturers
Real estate
Please check with the state to make sure your business
is complying with the license requirements for your
particular profession.
