How to Incorporate in Pennsylvania

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Visit the official Pennsylvania Department of State website and access the Corporation Bureau at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/corporations/12457 to review the official Guide to Business Registration in Pennsylvania.

   You will need to review the advantages and disadvantages of business incorporation in order to make an informed decision for your company.
   
   The guide will also provide information regarding eligibility requirements and corporate rights and responsibilities.
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   Step 2: Select a corporate name that meets the requirements set forth by the Corporation Bureau.

   Search the Corporation Bureau's free online database to confirm that your preferred corporate name is available.
   
   Finalize your name selection and submit a Name Reservation form to the Secretary of the State's Office, along with the appropriate fee. ,, Box 8722, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8722.
   
   Attach the required documentation to your Articles of Incorporation including a completed Docketing Statement and a Consent to Appropriate or Use of Similar Name Form, if applicable.
   
   Remit the prescribed fee. , You will receive a copy of your paperwork and will be assigned an Employer Identification Number (EIN) once properly registered.
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   Step 3: Secure a copy of the Pennsylvania Articles of Incorporation packet by downloading it from the official Corporation Bureau website

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   Step 4: contacting a customer service representative at (717) 787-1057

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   Step 5: or by visiting the administrative offices of the Department of State.

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   Step 6: Complete the Articles of Incorporation form accurately and honestly and submit it to the Department of State

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   Step 7: Corporation Bureau

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   Step 8: Await response from the Secretary of the State in the form of a rejection notice or an approved Certificate of Incorporation.

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