Pennsylvania - Corporation
Form your new Corporation in Pennsylvania
Below is a list of the initial and ongoing requirments to form and maintain a Pennsylvania Corporation.
State Filling Fee:
The minimum filing fee in the state of Pennsylvania is $125.00. If you would like to compare this to other states filing fees, click here.
Corporate Name Identifiers:
The name that you choose for a Pennsylvania corporation must be distinguishable from any other registered or authorized Pennsylvania business entity and any reserved names on record. The name of the corporation must contain one of the following words as a corporate identifier:
Corporation, "Company", "Incorporated", "Limited" or contain the abbreviation "Inc.", Corp.", "Co". or "Ltd.". The name may be in any language but must be expressed in English letters or characters or Arabic or Roman numerals
Specific Purpose Requirements:
Pennsylvania does not require a specific purpose to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.
Directors:
Pennsylvania has the following director requirements for a corporation.
| Number of directors required: |
One or more |
| Residence requirements: |
No Requirement |
| Age requirements: |
Must be a natural person at least 18 years old |
Directors are not required to be listed in the Articles / Certificate of Incorporation.
Officers:
Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) are not required to be listed in the articles / certificate of incorporation.
Stock Information:
The "standard" number of authorized shares in Pennsylvania is 1000 shares, with "no-par" value. An increase in the number of authorized shares or par value may affect the initial filing fees.
Annual Filing Requirements:
There is no annual report that must be received by the state of Pennsylvania . The fee for this filing is: None - No Report is Required.
Forms and payment, as required, should be sent to:
PA Dept of Revenue
Bureau of Corporation Taxes
PO Box 280705
Harrisburg, PA 17128-0705
Taxes:
For more information on taxes, visit the State of Pennsylvania Tax Information Website.
S Corporation:
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of Pennsylvania. A state election, separate from the federal election, is required. Use Form: REV 1640
License Requirements:
Pennsylvania requires most businesses to obtain a business license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the licence requirements for your particular profession.
If you would like assistance in determining what licenses you need to obtain, and and to obtain the forms online, you can visit one of our recommended partners BusinessLicenses.com
Special Requirements (if any):
None
If you are ready to form your own corporation or Limited Liability Company, you can start the process by filling out our secure online order form, or you can call one of our incorporation specialists at: 866-421-8416, and place your order over the phone.